Movie · 1971
Is Valdez Is Coming based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Valdez Is Coming is based on the book Valdez Is Coming by Elmore Leonard (1970).
The movie was released in 1971.
The book behind Valdez Is Coming
Common questions
Is Valdez Is Coming based on a book?
Yes. Valdez Is Coming is based on the book Valdez Is Coming by Elmore Leonard (1970).
Who wrote the book Valdez Is Coming is based on?
Valdez Is Coming was written by Elmore Leonard and first published in 1970.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Valdez Is Coming 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 Elmore Leonard's books
- 3:10 to Yuma (film, 2007)
- Get Shorty (film, 1995)
- Out of Sight (film, 1998)
- 3:10 to Yuma (film, 1957)
- Justified (TV, 2010)
- Be Cool (film, 2005)