Movie · 1992
Is The Fencing Master based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Fencing Master is based on the book The Fencing Master by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (1988).
The movie was released in 1992.
The book behind The Fencing Master
The Fencing Master
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte · first published 1988 · crime fiction
1988 novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
Common questions
Is The Fencing Master based on a book?
Yes. The Fencing Master is based on the book The Fencing Master by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (1988).
Who wrote the book The Fencing Master is based on?
The Fencing Master was written by Arturo Pérez-Reverte and first published in 1988.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Fencing Master 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 Arturo Pérez-Reverte's books
- The Ninth Gate (film, 1999)
- Alatriste (film, 2006)
- La Reina del Sur (TV, 2011)
- Queen of the South (TV, 2016)
- Uncovered (film, 1994)
- The Man from Rome (film, 2022)