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Movie · 1950

Is The Breaking Point based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. The Breaking Point is based on the book To Have and Have Not by Ernest Hemingway (1937).

The movie was released in 1950.

The book behind The Breaking Point

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To Have and Have Not

by Ernest Hemingway · first published 1937 · crime fiction

1937 novel by Ernest Hemingway.

Other adaptations of To Have and Have Not

Common questions

Is The Breaking Point based on a book?

Yes. The Breaking Point is based on the book To Have and Have Not by Ernest Hemingway (1937).

Who wrote the book The Breaking Point is based on?

To Have and Have Not was written by Ernest Hemingway and first published in 1937.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read To Have and Have Not before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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