Movie · 1958
Is Tempest based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Tempest is based on the book The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin (1836).
The movie was released in 1958.
The book behind Tempest
The Captain's Daughter
by Alexander Pushkin · first published 1836 · historical fiction
1836 novel by Aleksandr Pushkin.
Other adaptations of The Captain's Daughter
- The Captain's Daughter (film, 1958)
- The Captain's Daughter (film, 1947)
- The Captain's Daughter (film, 2000)
Common questions
Is Tempest based on a book?
Yes. Tempest is based on the book The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin (1836).
Who wrote the book Tempest is based on?
The Captain's Daughter was written by Alexander Pushkin and first published in 1836.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Captain's Daughter 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 Alexander Pushkin's books
- The Queen of Spades (film, 1910)
- The Queen of Spades (film, 1916)
- The Eagle (film, 1925)
- Onegin (film, 1999)
- Ruslan and Ludmila (film, 1972)
- The Tale of Tsar Saltan (film, 1967)