Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar (French: Michel Strogoff) is a novel written by Jules Verne in 1876. Unlike some of Verne's other novels, it is not science fiction, but its plot device is a scientific phenomenon (Leidenfrost effect). The book was adapted into a play in 1880 by Verne himself and Adolphe d'Ennery. The book has been adapted several times into films, television shows and cartoon series. Critic Leonard S. Davidow wrote, "Jules Verne has written no better book than this, in fact it is deservedly ranked as one of the most thrilling tales ever written."
Adaptations (2)
Michael Strogoff has been adapted into 2 films, from 1937 to 1970. The most recent is Strogoff (1970).
The Soldier and the Lady1937 · film · 85 min · dir. George Nicholls Jr. · IMDb ↗IMDb6.2In the face of rebellion in Russia, Czar Alexander II sends soldier Michael Strogoff 2,000 miles away, with a critical message for Grand Duke Vladimir. On the train journey, Michael befriends a traveler and comes into contact with a mysterious spy, who both unexpectedly aid him in his quest. Once behind enemy lines, Michael is near his hometown and his mother, whom he must avoid in order to fulfill his mission.
Strogoff1970 · film · 109 min · dir. Eriprando Visconti · IMDb ↗IMDb6.4A captain in the Czar's army encounters danger and romance while carrying a secret message across 19th-century Russia.
