Movie · 1988
Is To Kill a Dragon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. To Kill a Dragon is based on the book Dragon by Evgeny Shvarts (1944).
The movie was released in 1988.
The book behind To Kill a Dragon
Common questions
Is To Kill a Dragon based on a book?
Yes. To Kill a Dragon is based on the book Dragon by Evgeny Shvarts (1944).
Who wrote the book To Kill a Dragon is based on?
Dragon was written by Evgeny Shvarts and first published in 1944.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Dragon 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 Evgeny Shvarts's books
- An Ordinary Miracle (film, 1979)