Movie · 1987
Is The Dead based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Dead is based on the book The Dead by James Joyce (1914).
The Dead is part of the Dubliners series.
The movie was released in 1987.
The book behind The Dead
Dubliners: books by publication date
- The Sisters (1904)
- Two Gallants (1914)
- A Little Cloud (1914)
- Eveline (1914)
- An Encounter (1914)
- The Dead (1914)
- Clay (1914)
- A Painful Case (1914)
- Araby (1914)
- After the Race (1914)
- Ivy Day in the Committee Room (1914)
- Grace (1914)
- Counterparts (1914)
- A Mother (1914)
- The Boarding House (1914)
Common questions
Is The Dead based on a book?
Yes. The Dead is based on the book The Dead by James Joyce (1914).
Who wrote the book The Dead is based on?
The Dead was written by James Joyce and first published in 1914.
Is The Dead part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Dubliners series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Dead before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.