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Every book has a life of its own. - The Ninth Gate
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Title: The Ninth Gate

Release Date: 25 Aug 1999

Runtime: 2h 13m

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Director: R.P. Productions, Orly Films, Bac Films, Kino Visión, Origen Producciones Cinematograficas, Vía Digital, Canal+, TF1 Films Production

Production Companies: R.P. Productions, Orly Films, Bac Films, Kino Visión, Origen Producciones Cinematograficas, Vía Digital, Canal+, TF1 Films Production

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.5 (3033 votes)

Cast

  • Dean Corso: Johnny Depp
  • Boris Balkan: Frank Langella
  • Liana Telfer: Lena Olin
  • The Girl: Emmanuelle Seigner
  • Baroness Kessler: Barbara Jefford
  • Victor Fargas: Jack Taylor
  • Pablo & Pedro Ceniza/1st & 2nd Workmen: José López Rodero
  • Liana's Bodyguard: Tony Amoni
  • Bernie: James Russo
  • Andrew Telfer: Willy Holt
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