Movie · 1912
Is The Bandit Brothers based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Bandit Brothers is based on the book The Robber Brothers by Alexander Pushkin (1825).
The movie was released in 1912.
The book behind The Bandit Brothers
The Robber Brothers
by Alexander Pushkin · first published 1825 · poetry, long poem
Poem by Alexander Pushkin.
Common questions
Is The Bandit Brothers based on a book?
Yes. The Bandit Brothers is based on the book The Robber Brothers by Alexander Pushkin (1825).
Who wrote the book The Bandit Brothers is based on?
The Robber Brothers was written by Alexander Pushkin and first published in 1825.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Robber Brothers 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)
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