Movie · 1973
Is The Bad Good Man based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Bad Good Man is based on the book The Duel by Anton Chekhov (1891).
The movie was released in 1973.
The book behind The Bad Good Man
Common questions
Is The Bad Good Man based on a book?
Yes. The Bad Good Man is based on the book The Duel by Anton Chekhov (1891).
Who wrote the book The Bad Good Man is based on?
The Duel was written by Anton Chekhov and first published in 1891.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Duel 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 Anton Chekhov's books
- Dark Eyes (film, 1987)
- The Lady with the Dog (film, 1960)
- An Unfinished Piece for Mechanical Piano (film, 1977)
- The Seagull (film, 2018)
- Uncle Vanya (film, 1970)
- The Grasshopper (film, 1955)