Movie · 1969
Is The Thirteen Chairs based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Thirteen Chairs is based on the book The Twelve Chairs by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov (1928).
The movie was released in 1969.
The book behind The Thirteen Chairs
The Twelve Chairs
by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov · first published 1928 · satirical fiction
1928 novel by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov.
Other adaptations of The Twelve Chairs
- The Twelve Chairs (film, 1971)
- The Twelve Chairs (film, 1970)
- The Twelve Chairs (TV, 1977)
Common questions
Is The Thirteen Chairs based on a book?
Yes. The Thirteen Chairs is based on the book The Twelve Chairs by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov (1928).
Who wrote the book The Thirteen Chairs is based on?
The Twelve Chairs was written by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov and first published in 1928.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Twelve Chairs 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 Ilya Ilf's books
- Circus (film, 1936)
- The Little Golden Calf (film, 1968)