Movie · 1987
Is Switching Channels based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Switching Channels is based on the book The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur (1928).
The movie was released in 1987.
The book behind Switching Channels
The Front Page
by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur · first published 1928 · comedy
Play by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.
Other adaptations of The Front Page
- His Girl Friday (film, 1940)
- The Front Page (film, 1974)
Common questions
Is Switching Channels based on a book?
Yes. Switching Channels is based on the book The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur (1928).
Who wrote the book Switching Channels is based on?
The Front Page was written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur and first published in 1928.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Front Page before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.