Movie · 2001
Is The Pledge (film) based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Pledge (film) is based on the book The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel by Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1958).
The movie was released in 2001.
The book behind The Pledge (film)
The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel
by Friedrich Dürrenmatt · first published 1958 · crime fiction
1958 novel by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
Other adaptations of The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel
- It Happened in Broad Daylight (film, 1958)
Common questions
Is The Pledge (film) based on a book?
Yes. The Pledge (film) is based on the book The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel by Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1958).
Who wrote the book The Pledge (film) is based on?
The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel was written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt and first published in 1958.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel 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 Friedrich Dürrenmatt's books
- Hyènes (film, 1992)
- The Visit (1964 film) (film, 1964)
- The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life (film, 1972)