Movie · 1959
Is The Sound and the Fury based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Sound and the Fury is based on the book The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner (1929).
The movie was released in 1959.
The book behind The Sound and the Fury
The Sound and the Fury
by William Faulkner · first published 1929 · Southern Gothic
1929 novel by William Faulkner.
Other adaptations of The Sound and the Fury
- The Sound and the Fury (film, 2014)
Common questions
Is The Sound and the Fury based on a book?
Yes. The Sound and the Fury is based on the book The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner (1929).
Who wrote the book The Sound and the Fury is based on?
The Sound and the Fury was written by William Faulkner and first published in 1929.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Sound and the Fury 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 William Faulkner's books
- The Reivers (film, 1969)
- Today We Live (film, 1933)
- As I Lay Dying (film, 2013)