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The Ninth Gate

  • 19991999
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  • 2h 13m
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6.7/10
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A rare book dealer, while seeking out the last two copies of a demon text, gets drawn into a conspiracy with supernatural overtones.A rare book dealer, while seeking out the last two copies of a demon text, gets drawn into a conspiracy with supernatural overtones.A rare book dealer, while seeking out the last two copies of a demon text, gets drawn into a conspiracy with supernatural overtones.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
182K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,665
891
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    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Arturo Pérez-Reverte(novel "El Club Dumas")
      • John Brownjohn(screenplay)
      • Enrique Urbizu(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Frank Langella
      • Lena Olin
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Arturo Pérez-Reverte(novel "El Club Dumas")
      • John Brownjohn(screenplay)
      • Enrique Urbizu(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Frank Langella
      • Lena Olin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 780User reviews
    • 111Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Dean Corso
    Frank Langella
    Frank Langella
    • Boris Balkan
    Lena Olin
    Lena Olin
    • Liana Telfer
    Emmanuelle Seigner
    Emmanuelle Seigner
    • The Girl
    Barbara Jefford
    Barbara Jefford
    • Baroness Kessler
    Jack Taylor
    Jack Taylor
    • Victor Fargas
    José López Rodero
    • Pablo & Pedro Ceniza
    • (as Jose Lopez Rodero)
    • …
    Tony Amoni
    • Liana's Bodyguard
    James Russo
    James Russo
    • Bernie
    Willy Holt
    • Andrew Telfer
    Allen Garfield
    Allen Garfield
    • Witkin
    Jacques Dacqmine
    Jacques Dacqmine
    • Old Man
    Joe Sheridan
    Joe Sheridan
    • Old Man's Son
    Rebecca Pauly
    • Daughter-In-Law
    Catherine Benguigui
    • Concierge
    Maria Ducceschi
    • Secretary
    Jacques Collard
    • Gruber
    Dominique Pozzetto
    • Desk Clerk
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Arturo Pérez-Reverte(novel "El Club Dumas")
      • John Brownjohn(screenplay)
      • Enrique Urbizu(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      All of the engravings appearing in "The Nine Gates" were commissioned for the novel (and not the movie) by author Arturo Pérez-Reverte himself. The only exception is the one showing the Girl riding a dragon, which was altered to make it similar to the actress' face.
    • Goofs
      Real collectors and dealers wouldn't handle books worth $1,000,000 without gloves, and they surely wouldn't smoke or drink wine directly over them. Also, a book that old (not to mention the XVIII century Don Quixote volumes he takes at the beginning) would not resist the way Corso keeps chucking it in his bag or the fact everybody seems to be handling around. Furthermore, no dealer in his right mind would try to photocopy a four centuries old book by placing it in a commercial machine face down and pressing it as depicted in the movie: such actions would inflict severe damage to the printing and binding, drastically affecting its worth. Regardless those characters who see the book as a tool rather than a priceless collectible, Corso and the brothers Ceniza are experts in the matter, and would never treat such rare and priceless books that way.
    • Quotes

      Boris Balkan: There's nothing more reliable than a man whose loyalty can be bought for hard cash.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Drowning Mona/My Dog Skip/What Planet Are You From?/The Next Best Thing/Miss Julie (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Havanaire
      by Camille Saint-Saëns

      Published by The Boston Music Company - Boston Mass.

    User reviews780

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    8/10
    Well crafted horror/thriller combo
    Polanski's engaging devil-worship chiller is lush with a rich Gothic atmosphere and style to spare. The storyline is deceptively simple: bookseller Johnny Depp is tasked with tracking down copies of an ancient text believed to have been written by Satan himself. He soon finds himself menaced by dark and mysterious forces and discovers that nobody can be trusted. Although the film's nothing to do with the writings of H. P. Lovecraft, I found its depiction of sinister mysteries and ancient books to be extremely Lovecraftian in tone.

    It's a film with plenty of mystery and little solution. If you watch it waiting for a big ending, you'll be disappointed: the pleasure's in the journey rather than the denouement. Nonetheless, Polanski shoots his film just right, and employs a wonderful orchestral score which adds to the atmosphere no end.

    Depp's on solid form as the brash, rather unlikeable protagonist and Frank Langella delivers a powerhouse supporting turn. There's also Mrs Polanski, Emmanuelle Seigner, in the role of an ally not dissimilar to the one in Frantic. Bypass the occasional missteps – the jarring use of wirework in one sequence is a big mistake, and there are other cheesy moments – and instead relax and soak up the atmosphere.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Spain
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Latin
      • Portuguese
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Tầng Địa Ngục Thứ Chín
    • Filming locations
      • Château de Puivert, Aude, France
    • Production companies
      • Artisan Entertainment
      • R.P. Productions
      • Orly Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $38,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,661,336
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,622,518
      • Mar 12, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $58,401,898
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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