Movie · 1950
Is The Inspector General based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Inspector General is based on the book The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol (1836).
The movie was released in 1950.
The book behind The Inspector General
Other adaptations of The Government Inspector
- Incognito from St. Petersburg (film, 1977)
Common questions
Is The Inspector General based on a book?
Yes. The Inspector General is based on the book The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol (1836).
Who wrote the book The Inspector General is based on?
The Government Inspector was written by Nikolai Gogol and first published in 1836.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Government Inspector 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 Nikolai Gogol's books
- Viy (film, 1967)
- Taras Bulba (film, 1962)
- Taras Bulba (film, 2009)
- Viy (film, 2014)
- Taras Bulba (film, 1909)
- Dead Souls (film, 1909)