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The Ninth Gate( 1999)

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Every book has a life of its own.

Overview

An all-expenses-paid international search for a rare copy of the book 'The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows' brings an unscrupulous book dealer deep into a world of murder, double-dealing and Satanic worship.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Johnny Depp

      Dean Corso

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      Frank Langella

      Boris Balkan

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      Lena Olin

      Liana Telfer

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      Emmanuelle Seigner

      The Girl

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      Barbara Jefford

      Baroness Kessler

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      Jack Taylor

      Victor Fargas

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      José López Rodero

      Pablo & Pedro Ceniza/1st & 2nd Workmen

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      Tony Amoni

      Liana's Bodyguard

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      James Russo

      Bernie

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      Willy Holt

      Andrew Telfer

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      Allen Garfield

      Witkin

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      Jacques Dacqmine

      Old Man

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      Joe Sheridan

      Old Man's Son

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      Rebecca Pauly

      Daughter-In-Law

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      Catherine Benguigui

      Concierge

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      Maria Ducceschi

      Secretary

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      Jacques Collard

      Gruber

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      Dominique Pozzetto

      Desk Clerk

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      Emanuel Booz

      Baker

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      Lino Ribeiro de Sousa

      Hotel Porter

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      Asil Raïs

      Cabby

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      Bernard Richier

      Cafe Owner

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      Marinette Richier

      Cafe Owner

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    A review by Dean

    10
    Written by Dean on Wed Aug 31 2022
    This is a beautiful masterpiece. Mysterious, dark and occult. Everything is great about this movie - the soundtracks, the story, the atmosphere... The sets are Gothic and gloomy, the music is aptly fitting, the acting and scripts even more so; nothing breaks the persistent, unshakable scene and tone that is set by Polanski, who has obviously taken into careful consideration every possible factor to create a deeply immersive, memorable experience for the viewer. There's not a single part in the movie which would bore you. I can't think of a single thing wrong with this movie. I can't find any pl...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    38000000.00

    Revenue

    58401898.00

    Keywords

    • hotel
    • new york city
    • suicide
    • library
    • portugal
    • obsession
    • southern france
    • investigation
    • antiquary
    • picture puzzle
    • castle
    • satanism
    • collector
    • lucifer
    • devil
    • demon
    • millionaire
    • book store
    • occult
    • rare book
    • devil worship
    • gnosticism
    • bibliophilia