Movie · 1956
Is The Bespoke Overcoat based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Bespoke Overcoat is based on the book The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol (1842).
The movie was released in 1956.
The book behind The Bespoke Overcoat
Other adaptations of The Overcoat
- The Overcoat (film, 1959)
- The Overcoat (film, 1952)
Common questions
Is The Bespoke Overcoat based on a book?
Yes. The Bespoke Overcoat is based on the book The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol (1842).
Who wrote the book The Bespoke Overcoat is based on?
The Overcoat was written by Nikolai Gogol and first published in 1842.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Overcoat 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 Nikolai Gogol's books
- Viy (film, 1967)
- Taras Bulba (film, 1962)
- Taras Bulba (film, 2009)
- Viy (film, 2014)
- Taras Bulba (film, 1909)
- Dead Souls (film, 1909)