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The Ninth Gate

R19992h 13mRoman Polanski
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 44% · Metacritic 44

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"Every book has a life of its own."

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.

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HotelNew York CitySuicideLibraryPortugalObsessionSouthern FranceInvestigationAntiquaryPicture Puzzle

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ninth Gate (1999) about?

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.

Who stars in The Ninth Gate?

The Ninth Gate stars Johnny Depp (Dean Corso), Frank Langella (Boris Balkan), Lena Olin (Liana Telfer), Emmanuelle Seigner (The Girl), Barbara Jefford (Baroness Kessler). The film was directed by Roman Polanski.

How long is The Ninth Gate?

The Ninth Gate has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is The Ninth Gate worth watching?

The Ninth Gate holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 44. Fans of Mystery, Thriller, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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