Movie · 1966
Is The Ugly Story based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Ugly Story is based on the book A Nasty Story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1862).
The movie was released in 1966.
The book behind The Ugly Story
A Nasty Story
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky · first published 1862 · satire
Short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
Common questions
Is The Ugly Story based on a book?
Yes. The Ugly Story is based on the book A Nasty Story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1862).
Who wrote the book The Ugly Story is based on?
A Nasty Story was written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and first published in 1862.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Nasty Story 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 Fyodor Dostoyevsky's books
- The Idiot (film, 1951)
- The Brothers Karamazov (film, 1969)
- Pickpocket (film, 1959)
- The Brothers Karamazov (film, 1958)
- Crime and Punishment (film, 1970)
- Idiot (film, 1958)