Movie · 1985
Is The City and the Dogs based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The City and the Dogs is based on the book The Time of the Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa (1963).
The movie was released in 1985.
The book behind The City and the Dogs
The Time of the Hero
by Mario Vargas Llosa · first published 1963 · fiction literature
Novel by Mario Vargas Llosa.
Common questions
Is The City and the Dogs based on a book?
Yes. The City and the Dogs is based on the book The Time of the Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa (1963).
Who wrote the book The City and the Dogs is based on?
The Time of the Hero was written by Mario Vargas Llosa and first published in 1963.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Time of the Hero 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 Mario Vargas Llosa's books
- Tune in Tomorrow (film, 1990)
- Captain Pantoja and the Special Services (film, 1999)
- Travesuras de la niña mala (TV, 2022)