Movie · 1983
Is Le Prix du Danger based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Le Prix du Danger is based on the book The Prize of Peril by Robert Sheckley (1958).
The Prize of Peril is part of the Store of Infinity series.
The movie was released in 1983.
The book behind Le Prix du Danger
The Prize of Peril
by Robert Sheckley · first published 1958 · dystopian fiction, science fiction
1958 short story by Robert Sheckley.
Common questions
Is Le Prix du Danger based on a book?
Yes. Le Prix du Danger is based on the book The Prize of Peril by Robert Sheckley (1958).
Who wrote the book Le Prix du Danger is based on?
The Prize of Peril was written by Robert Sheckley and first published in 1958.
Is The Prize of Peril part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Store of Infinity series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Prize of Peril 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 Robert Sheckley's books
- The 10th Victim (film, 1965)
- Freejack (film, 1992)
- Robots (film, 2023)