Movie · 1960
Is Knights of the Teutonic Order based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Knights of the Teutonic Order is based on the book The Knights of the Cross by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1900).
The movie was released in 1960.
The book behind Knights of the Teutonic Order
The Knights of the Cross
by Henryk Sienkiewicz · first published 1900 · historical fiction
Novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz.
Common questions
Is Knights of the Teutonic Order based on a book?
Yes. Knights of the Teutonic Order is based on the book The Knights of the Cross by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1900).
Who wrote the book Knights of the Teutonic Order is based on?
The Knights of the Cross was written by Henryk Sienkiewicz and first published in 1900.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Knights of the Cross before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Henryk Sienkiewicz's books
- Quo Vadis (film, 1951)
- With Fire and Sword (film, 1999)
- The Deluge (film, 1974)
- Quo Vadis (film, 1913)
- Quo Vadis (film, 2001)
- Colonel Wolodyjowski (film, 1969)