Movie · 1931
Is The Threepenny Opera based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Threepenny Opera is based on the play The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann (1928).
The movie was released in 1931.
The play behind The Threepenny Opera
The Threepenny Opera
Play by Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann · first published 1928 · comedy
1928 musical play by Bertolt Brecht; adapted from John Gay's 18th-century ballad opera The Beggar's Opera with music by Kurt Weill and insertion ballads by François Villon and Rudyard Kipling.
Common questions
Is The Threepenny Opera based on a book?
Yes. The Threepenny Opera is based on the play The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann (1928).
Who wrote the book The Threepenny Opera is based on?
The Threepenny Opera was written by Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann and first published in 1928.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Threepenny Opera 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 Bertolt Brecht's books
- Coriolanus (film, 2011)