Movie · 1961
Is Yojimbo based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Yojimbo is based on the book Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett (1927).
The movie was released in 1961.
The book behind Yojimbo
Red Harvest
by Dashiell Hammett · first published 1927 · noir fiction, crime fiction, detective fiction
Novel by Dashiell Hammett.
Other adaptations of Red Harvest
- A Fistful of Dollars (film, 1964)
Common questions
Is Yojimbo based on a book?
Yes. Yojimbo is based on the book Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett (1927).
Who wrote the book Yojimbo is based on?
Red Harvest was written by Dashiell Hammett and first published in 1927.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Red Harvest 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 Dashiell Hammett's books
- The Maltese Falcon (film, 1941)
- The Thin Man (film, 1934)
- No Good Deed (film, 2002)
- The Glass Key (film, 1942)
- The Maltese Falcon (film, 1931)