Movie · mystery, thriller
The Ninth Gate
1999 · 2h 13m · R
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What is it about? The Ninth Gate
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.
Genres: mystery, thriller, horror. Themes: hotel, new york city, suicide, library, portugal, obsession.
Cast and crew The Ninth Gate
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Creators
- Directed byRoman Polanski
- ScreenplayJohn Brownjohn
- ScreenplayRoman Polanski
- ScreenplayEnrique Urbizu
- Based on the novel byArturo Pérez-Reverte
- MusicWojciech Kilar
- CinematographyDarius Khondji
- EditingHervé de Luze
Full cast and crew23 cast members, 196 crew
Cast:
- Johnny Depp · Dean Corso
- Frank Langella · Boris Balkan
- Lena Olin · Liana Telfer
- Emmanuelle Seigner · The Girl
- Barbara Jefford · Kessler
- Jack Taylor · Victor Fargas
- José López Rodero · Pablo & Pedro Ceniza/1st & 2nd Workmen
- Tony Amoni · Liana's Bodyguard
- James Russo · Bernie
- Willy Holt · Andrew Telfer
- Allen Garfield · Witkin
- Jacques Dacqmine · Man
- Joe Sheridan · Man's Son
- Rebecca Pauly · Daughter-In-Law
- Catherine Benguigui · Concierge
- Maria Ducceschi · Secretary
- Jacques Collard · Gruber
- Dominique Pozzetto · Desk Clerk
- Emanuel Booz · Baker
- Lino Ribeiro de Sousa · Hotel Porter
- Asil Raïs · Cabby
- Bernard Richier · Cafe Owner
- Marinette Richier · Cafe Owner
Crew:
- Roman Polanski · Director
- Arturo Pérez-Reverte · Novel
- John Brownjohn · Screenplay
- Roman Polanski · Screenplay
- Roman Polanski · Producer
- Mishka Cheyko · Executive Producer
- Wolfgang Glattes · Executive Producer
- Wojciech Kilar · Original Music Composer
- Darius Khondji · Director of Photography
- Hervé de Luze · Editor
- Howard Feuer · Casting
- Dean Tavoularis · Production Design
- Anthony Powell · Costume Design
- Enrique Urbizu · Screenplay
Trailer The Ninth Gate
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Details The Ninth Gate
- Premiere
- June 4, 2000, Uruguay
- First theatrical release
- August 25, 1999
- Release in the US
- March 10, 2000
- Countries
- Spain, France
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- R
- Studios
- R.P. Productions, Orly Films, Bac Films, Kino Visión, Origen Producciones Cinematograficas, Vía Digital, Canal+, TF1 Films Production
Numbers and release
- Budget
- $38M
- Worldwide gross
- $58.4M
- From theaters to home (US)
- 130 days to DVD and Blu-ray
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Ninth Gate?
2h 13m (133 minutes).
Who’s in The Ninth Gate?
Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner, Barbara Jefford, Jack Taylor, José López Rodero, Tony Amoni, James Russo, and Willy Holt. Directed by Roman Polanski.
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