Movie · 1957
Is The Good Soldier Schweik based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Good Soldier Schweik is based on the book The Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek (1921).
The movie was released in 1957.
The book behind The Good Soldier Schweik
The Good Soldier Švejk
by Jaroslav Hašek · first published 1921 · satire, military fiction
Novel by the Czech author Jaroslav Hašek.
Other adaptations of The Good Soldier Švejk
- I Dutifully Report (film, 1958)
Common questions
Is The Good Soldier Schweik based on a book?
Yes. The Good Soldier Schweik is based on the book The Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek (1921).
Who wrote the book The Good Soldier Schweik is based on?
The Good Soldier Švejk was written by Jaroslav Hašek and first published in 1921.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Good Soldier Švejk before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.