The Ninth Gate
"Every book has a life of its own."
Originally released in 1999. The Ninth Gate is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Roman Polanski. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, and Lena Olin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (3,235 votes)
Budget
$38M
Production budget
Box Office
$58.4M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Spain
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Depp
as Dean Corso
Frank Langella
as Boris Balkan
Lena Olin
as Liana Telfer
Emmanuelle Seigner
as The Girl
Barbara Jefford
as Baroness Kessler
Jack Taylor
as Victor Fargas
José López Rodero
as Pablo & Pedro Ceniza/1st & 2nd Workmen
Tony Amoni
as Liana's Bodyguard
James Russo
as Bernie
Willy Holt
as Andrew Telfer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $38,000,000
- Revenue
- $58,401,898
Production Companies
- R.P. Productions
- Orly Films
- Bac Films
- Kino Visión
- Origen Producciones Cinematograficas
- Vía Digital
- Canal+
- TF1 Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ninth Gate 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...
Who directed The Ninth Gate?
The Ninth Gate was directed by Roman Polanski.
How long is The Ninth Gate?
The Ninth Gate has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was The Ninth Gate released?
The Ninth Gate was released on August 25, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ninth Gate?
The main cast of The Ninth Gate includes Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner, Barbara Jefford.
Is The Ninth Gate worth watching?
The Ninth Gate has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 3,235 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.