Movie · 1976
Is The White Ship based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The White Ship is based on the book The White Ship by Chingiz Aĭtmatov (1970).
The movie was released in 1976.
The book behind The White Ship
The White Ship
by Chingiz Aĭtmatov · first published 1970
Novella by the Kyrgyz author Chinghiz Aitmatov.
Common questions
Is The White Ship based on a book?
Yes. The White Ship is based on the book The White Ship by Chingiz Aĭtmatov (1970).
Who wrote the book The White Ship is based on?
The White Ship was written by Chingiz Aĭtmatov and first published in 1970.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The White Ship 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 Chingiz Aĭtmatov's books
- The First Teacher (film, 1965)