Movie · 1978
Is The Glass Cell based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Glass Cell is based on the book The Glass Cell by Patricia Highsmith (1964).
The movie was released in 1978.
The book behind The Glass Cell
The Glass Cell
by Patricia Highsmith · first published 1964 · psychological thriller, thriller
Novel by Patricia Highsmith.
Common questions
Is The Glass Cell based on a book?
Yes. The Glass Cell is based on the book The Glass Cell by Patricia Highsmith (1964).
Who wrote the book The Glass Cell is based on?
The Glass Cell was written by Patricia Highsmith and first published in 1964.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Glass Cell 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 Patricia Highsmith's books
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (film, 1999)
- Strangers on a Train (film, 1951)
- Purple Noon (film, 1960)
- Deep Water (film, 2022)
- Ripley (TV, 2024)
- The Two Faces of January (film, 2014)