MysteryThrillerHorror

The Ninth Gate

- Every book has a life of its own.

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.

Release Date : 1999-08-25

Language :EnglishFrenchLatinPortugueseSpanish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : R.P. ProductionsOrly FilmsBac FilmsKino VisiónOrigen Producciones CinematograficasVía DigitalCanal+TF1 Films Production

Production Country : SpainFrance

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Dean Corso

Original Name : Johnny Depp

Gender : Male

Character Name : Boris Balkan

Original Name : Frank Langella

Gender : Male

Character Name : Liana Telfer

Original Name : Lena Olin

Gender : Female

Character Name : The Girl

Original Name : Emmanuelle Seigner

Gender : Female

Character Name : Baroness Kessler

Original Name : Barbara Jefford

Gender : Female

Character Name : Victor Fargas

Original Name : Jack Taylor

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pablo & Pedro Ceniza/1st & 2nd Workmen

Original Name : José López Rodero

Gender : Male

Character Name : Liana's Bodyguard

Original Name : Tony Amoni

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bernie

Original Name : James Russo

Gender : Male

Character Name : Andrew Telfer

Original Name : Willy Holt

Gender : Male

Character Name : Witkin

Original Name : Allen Garfield

Gender : Male

Character Name : Old Man

Original Name : Jacques Dacqmine

Gender : Male

Character Name : Old Man's Son

Original Name : Joe Sheridan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Daughter-In-Law

Original Name : Rebecca Pauly

Gender : Female

Character Name : Concierge

Original Name : Catherine Benguigui

Gender : Female

Character Name : Secretary

Original Name : Maria Ducceschi

Gender : Female

Character Name : Gruber

Original Name : Jacques Collard

Gender : Male

Character Name : Desk Clerk

Original Name : Dominique Pozzetto

Gender : Male

Character Name : Baker

Original Name : Emanuel Booz

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hotel Porter

Original Name : Lino Ribeiro de Sousa

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cabby

Original Name : Asil Raïs

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cafe Owner

Original Name : Bernard Richier

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cafe Owner

Original Name : Marinette Richier

Gender : Male

Reviews

Dean

@Ditendra

2022-08-31

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 plot mistakes. Actors are delivering superb acting, especially Johnny Depp & movie is very well directed. This movie is a good example that proves that you don't need a ton of action to make a good thriller. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. This movie has so many hidden gems that you need to re-watch over and over to fully grasp the craftsmanship of Polanski's epic movie! And I have seen it more than ten times. That's how great is this movie.

CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2023-08-28

Johnny Depp is near his best in this devilishly demonic detective story. He is an unscrupulous, but knowledgable, New York rare book dealer who is charged by the millionaire Frank Langella to authenticate a text. "The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows" may or may not be able to summon the devil - or, at least, bestow the owner with some semblance of Satanic power. His search for the truth involves deceit, lust, many murders and a cat and mouse game with deadly consequences. Emmanuelle Seigner is suitably enigmatic as "the girl" - a sort of angelic person with ninja skills and Lena Olin hams it all up nicely as the sex-kitten (with claws) baddie. I enjoyed this; it is a complex supernatural thriller that doesn't try to impress with cheap special effects (though the music can be a little annoying at times); it's well written with a strong cast. At 2½ hours, however, it is too long; there are plenty of establishing shots that could have been trimmed/dumped to up the pace a bit more.