Movie · 1979
Is The Tin Drum based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Tin Drum is based on the book The Tin Drum by Günter Grass (1959).
The Tin Drum is book 1 of the Danzig Trilogy series.
The movie was released in 1979.
The book behind The Tin Drum
The Tin Drum
by Günter Grass · first published 1959 · picaresque novel, magic realist fiction, developmental novel
1959 picaresque novel by Günter Grass.
Danzig Trilogy: books in order
- The Tin Drum (1959)
- Cat and Mouse (1961)
- Dog Years (1963)
Common questions
Is The Tin Drum based on a book?
Yes. The Tin Drum is based on the book The Tin Drum by Günter Grass (1959).
Who wrote the book The Tin Drum is based on?
The Tin Drum was written by Günter Grass and first published in 1959.
Is The Tin Drum part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Danzig Trilogy series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Tin Drum, book 1 of The Tin Drum. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.