Movie · 1979 · Soviet Central Television
Is The Very Same Munchhausen based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Very Same Munchhausen is based on the book Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia by Rudolf Erich Raspe (1785).
The movie was released in 1979 on Soviet Central Television.
The book behind The Very Same Munchhausen
Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia
by Rudolf Erich Raspe · first published 1785
Narrative by Rudolf Erich Raspe.
Other adaptations of Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia
- The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (film, 1962)
Common questions
Is The Very Same Munchhausen based on a book?
Yes. The Very Same Munchhausen is based on the book Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia by Rudolf Erich Raspe (1785).
Who wrote the book The Very Same Munchhausen is based on?
Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia was written by Rudolf Erich Raspe and first published in 1785.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.