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Movie · 1958

Is I Dutifully Report based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. I Dutifully Report is based on the book The Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek (1921).

The movie was released in 1958.

The book behind I Dutifully Report

The Good Soldier Švejk cover

The Good Soldier Švejk

by Jaroslav Hašek · first published 1921 · satire, military fiction

Novel by the Czech author Jaroslav Hašek.

Other adaptations of The Good Soldier Švejk

Common questions

Is I Dutifully Report based on a book?

Yes. I Dutifully Report is based on the book The Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek (1921).

Who wrote the book I Dutifully Report is based on?

The Good Soldier Švejk was written by Jaroslav Hašek and first published in 1921.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Good Soldier Švejk before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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