Movie · 1956
Is The Bottom of the Bottle based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Bottom of the Bottle is based on the book The Bottom of the Bottle by Georges Simenon (1949).
The movie was released in 1956.
The book behind The Bottom of the Bottle
The Bottom of the Bottle
by Georges Simenon · first published 1949 · crime fiction
Novel by Georges Simenon.
Common questions
Is The Bottom of the Bottle based on a book?
Yes. The Bottom of the Bottle is based on the book The Bottom of the Bottle by Georges Simenon (1949).
Who wrote the book The Bottom of the Bottle is based on?
The Bottom of the Bottle was written by Georges Simenon and first published in 1949.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Bottom of the Bottle 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 Georges Simenon's books
- Le Chat (film, 1971)
- Monsieur Hire (film, 1989)
- Three Rooms in Manhattan (film, 1965)
- Maigret Sets a Trap (film, 1958)
- The Train (film, 1973)
- Maigret et l'Affaire Saint-Fiacre (film, 1959)