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The Ninth Gate (1999)

“Every book has a life of its own.”

6.5/10 · 3,475 votes 2h 13m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#66 of 105 films from 1999 #1223 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Roman Polanski · Written by Roman Polanski, Arturo Pérez-Reverte, John Brownjohn, Enrique Urbizu

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Overview

A rare book dealer finds himself at the heart of a string of paranormal events when he is hired to find the last two copies of a text, The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows, capable of summoning the Devil.

Cast

Johnny Deppas Dean Corso
Frank Langellaas Boris Balkan
Lena Olinas Liana Telfer
Emmanuelle Seigneras The Girl
Barbara Jeffordas Baroness Kessler
Jack Tayloras Victor Fargas
José López Roderoas Pablo & Pedro Ceniza/1st & 2nd Workmen
James Russoas Bernie
Willy Holtas Andrew Telfer
Allen Garfieldas Witkin
Tony Amonias Liana's Bodyguard
Jacques Dacqmineas Old Man
Joe Sheridanas Old Man's Son
Rebecca Paulyas Daughter-In-Law

Facts

Release dateAugust 25, 1999
Runtime133 min (2h 13m) — longer as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$38,000,000
Box office$58,401,898 (1.5× budget)
IMDbtt0142688

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Questions

How long is The Ninth Gate?
The Ninth Gate runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is The Ninth Gate worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 3,475 votes, which places it #66 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 38%) and #1223 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Ninth Gate?
The Ninth Gate was directed by Roman Polanski. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Pianist (2002), Chinatown (1974), Rosemary's Baby (1968).
Who stars in The Ninth Gate?
Johnny Depp as Dean Corso; Frank Langella as Boris Balkan; Lena Olin as Liana Telfer; Emmanuelle Seigner as The Girl; Barbara Jefford as Baroness Kessler; Jack Taylor as Victor Fargas.
What is The Ninth Gate rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Ninth Gate?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6633.

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