Movie · 1987
Is Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night is based on the book The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi (1883).
The movie was released in 1987.
The book behind Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
The Adventures of Pinocchio
by Carlo Collodi · first published 1883 · literary fairy tale, children's story, children's fiction
1883 novel by Carlo Collodi.
Other adaptations of The Adventures of Pinocchio
- Pinocchio (film, 1940)
- Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (film, 2022)
- Pinocchio 3000 (film, 2004)
- Pinocchio (film, 2022)
- The Adventures of Pinocchio (film, 1996)
- Pinocchio (film, 2002)
Common questions
Is Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night based on a book?
Yes. Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night is based on the book The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi (1883).
Who wrote the book Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night is based on?
The Adventures of Pinocchio was written by Carlo Collodi and first published in 1883.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Adventures of Pinocchio 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 Carlo Collodi's books
- Pinocchio (film, 2019)
- Piccolino no Bōken (TV, 1976)
- Pinocchio: Unstrung (film, 2026)
- The Adventures of Pinocchio (TV, 1972)
- Pinocchio: The Series (TV, 1972)
- The New Adventures of Pinocchio (film, 1999)