Movie · 1954
Is The Safety Match based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Safety Match is based on the book The Swedish Match by Anton Chekhov (1884).
The movie was released in 1954.
The book behind The Safety Match
Common questions
Is The Safety Match based on a book?
Yes. The Safety Match is based on the book The Swedish Match by Anton Chekhov (1884).
Who wrote the book The Safety Match is based on?
The Swedish Match was written by Anton Chekhov and first published in 1884.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Swedish Match 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 Anton Chekhov's books
- Dark Eyes (film, 1987)
- The Lady with the Dog (film, 1960)
- An Unfinished Piece for Mechanical Piano (film, 1977)
- The Seagull (film, 2018)
- Uncle Vanya (film, 1970)
- The Grasshopper (film, 1955)