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The Ninth Configuration

R19801h 58mWilliam Peter Blatty
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 46

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"How do you fight a war called madness?"

Army psychiatrist Colonel Kane is posted to a secluded gothic castle housing a military asylum. With a reserved calm, he indulges the inmates' delusions, allowing them free rein to express their fantasies.

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Vietnam WarArmyPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)Based On Novel Or BookSupernaturalDark ComedyCastleInsane AsylumReligionAstronaut

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ninth Configuration (1980) about?

Army psychiatrist Colonel Kane is posted to a secluded gothic castle housing a military asylum. With a reserved calm, he indulges the inmates' delusions, allowing them free rein to express their fantasies.

Who stars in The Ninth Configuration?

The Ninth Configuration stars Stacy Keach (Col. Hudson Kane), Scott Wilson (Capt. Billy Cutshaw), Jason Miller (Lt. Frankie Reno), Ed Flanders (Col. Richard Fell), Neville Brand (Maj. Marvin Groper). The film was directed by William Peter Blatty.

How long is The Ninth Configuration?

The Ninth Configuration has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is The Ninth Configuration worth watching?

The Ninth Configuration holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama, Comedy, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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