Movie · 1983
Is The Osterman Weekend based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Osterman Weekend is based on the book The Osterman Weekend by Robert Ludlum (1972).
The movie was released in 1983.
The book behind The Osterman Weekend
The Osterman Weekend
by Robert Ludlum · first published 1972 · thriller
1972 novel by Robert Ludlum.
Common questions
Is The Osterman Weekend based on a book?
Yes. The Osterman Weekend is based on the book The Osterman Weekend by Robert Ludlum (1972).
Who wrote the book The Osterman Weekend is based on?
The Osterman Weekend was written by Robert Ludlum and first published in 1972.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Osterman Weekend 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 Robert Ludlum's books
- The Bourne Identity (film, 2002)
- The Bourne Ultimatum (film, 2007)
- The Bourne Supremacy (film, 2004)
- The Bourne Legacy (film, 2012)
- The Holcroft Covenant (film, 1985)
- The Bourne Identity (film, 1988)