Movie · 1958
Is The Captain's Daughter based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Captain's Daughter is based on the book The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin (1836).
The movie was released in 1958.
The book behind The Captain's Daughter
The Captain's Daughter
by Alexander Pushkin · first published 1836 · historical fiction
1836 novel by Aleksandr Pushkin.
Common questions
Is The Captain's Daughter based on a book?
Yes. The Captain's Daughter is based on the book The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin (1836).
Who wrote the book The Captain's Daughter is based on?
The Captain's Daughter was written by Alexander Pushkin and first published in 1836.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Captain's Daughter 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)