Movie · 1916
Is The Queen of Spades based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Queen of Spades is based on the book The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin (1834).
The movie was released in 1916.
The book behind The Queen of Spades
The Queen of Spades
by Alexander Pushkin · first published 1834 · high literature, horror fiction
Short story by Alexander Pushkin.
Other adaptations of The Queen of Spades
- The Queen of Spades (film, 1910)
Common questions
Is The Queen of Spades based on a book?
Yes. The Queen of Spades is based on the book The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin (1834).
Who wrote the book The Queen of Spades is based on?
The Queen of Spades was written by Alexander Pushkin and first published in 1834.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Queen of Spades 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 Alexander Pushkin's books
- The Eagle (film, 1925)
- Onegin (film, 1999)
- Ruslan and Ludmila (film, 1972)
- The Tale of Tsar Saltan (film, 1967)
- Boris Godunov (film, 1986)
- How Czar Peter the Great Married Off His Moor (film, 1976)