Movie · 1962
Is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is based on the book The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by Dorothy M. Johnson (1949).
The movie was released in 1962.
The book behind The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
by Dorothy M. Johnson · first published 1949 · Western
1949 short story by Dorothy M. Johnson.
Common questions
Is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance based on a book?
Yes. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is based on the book The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by Dorothy M. Johnson (1949).
Who wrote the book The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is based on?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was written by Dorothy M. Johnson and first published in 1949.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 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 Dorothy M. Johnson's books
- A Man Called Horse (film, 1970)