Movie · 1968
Is The Little Golden Calf based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Little Golden Calf is based on the book The Little Golden Calf by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov (1931).
The movie was released in 1968.
The book behind The Little Golden Calf
The Little Golden Calf
by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov · first published 1931 · satirical fiction
1931 novel by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov.
Common questions
Is The Little Golden Calf based on a book?
Yes. The Little Golden Calf is based on the book The Little Golden Calf by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov (1931).
Who wrote the book The Little Golden Calf is based on?
The Little Golden Calf was written by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov and first published in 1931.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Little Golden Calf 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 Ilya Ilf's books
- The Twelve Chairs (film, 1971)
- Circus (film, 1936)
- The Twelve Chairs (film, 1970)
- The Twelve Chairs (TV, 1977)
- The Thirteen Chairs (film, 1969)