Movie · 1937
Is Peter the First, Part One based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Peter the First, Part One is based on the book Peter the First by Aleksey Tolstoy (1930).
The movie was released in 1937.
The book behind Peter the First, Part One
Other adaptations of Peter the First
- The Youth of Peter the Great (film, 1980)
Common questions
Is Peter the First, Part One based on a book?
Yes. Peter the First, Part One is based on the book Peter the First by Aleksey Tolstoy (1930).
Who wrote the book Peter the First, Part One is based on?
Peter the First was written by Aleksey Tolstoy and first published in 1930.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Peter the First 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 Aleksey Tolstoy's books
- Aelita (film, 1924)
- The Golden Key (film, 1939)
- The Adventures of Buratino (film, 1975)
- The Adventures of Buratino (film, 1959)
- Buratino (film, 2026)