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La Neuvième Porte

Original title: The Ninth Gate
  • 1999
  • Tous publics
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
199K
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2,904
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Johnny Depp in La Neuvième Porte (1999)
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A book broker discovers his latest find may summon Satan.A book broker discovers his latest find may summon Satan.A book broker discovers his latest find may summon Satan.

  • Director
    • Roman Polanski
  • Writers
    • Arturo Pérez-Reverte
    • John Brownjohn
    • Enrique Urbizu
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Frank Langella
    • Lena Olin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    199K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,904
    182
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Arturo Pérez-Reverte
      • John Brownjohn
      • Enrique Urbizu
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Frank Langella
      • Lena Olin
    • 808User reviews
    • 122Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

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    Frank Langella in La Neuvième Porte (1999)
    Lena Olin in La Neuvième Porte (1999)
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    Johnny Depp in La Neuvième Porte (1999)
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    Top cast30

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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
    Dominique Pozzetto
    • Desk Clerk
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Arturo Pérez-Reverte
      • John Brownjohn
      • Enrique Urbizu
    • All cast & crew
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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 woman riding a dragon, which was altered to make her face similar to the The Girl and the burning castle to match the location used.
    • Goofs
      In the film, the book "The Nine Gates" displays an inverted pentagram on its cover to represent its Satanic content. However, the inverted pentagram only became associated with Satanism and evil in the late 19th century due largely to a work by the French occultist Eliphas Levi. As the books were said to be in their original 17th century Venetian bindings, the appearance of the inverted pentagram is an anachronism.
    • Quotes

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

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are displayed as if they were hidden in a bookshelf, deeper and deeper into the nine gates of the title.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & 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 reviews808

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    At last, something interesting ...
    Congratulations and thanks to Polanski & Co. for making a truly enjoyable film.(and that's something considering the kind of drivel that is available for our entertainment these days!) For those who keep moaning about being left-out of the ending or the meaning of the film-stick to your Disney's Classics or else grow up, read more books and be more imaginative! These people probably need a on-line walkthrough to go to their own toilet and cant appreciate a little mystery or enigma! Let's face it-the world's a mysterious place and you cant expect neat and convenient signposts! The film as I understood it: Unknown ages ago Satan had given mankind a "manual" describing how to acquire godly powers, in the form of "Delomelanicon", a legendary scroll written by no other than "Louis Cyphre" himself! A Venetian demonologist, Aristide Torchia, acquired a copy of this work and adapted its text and engravings to a book he called "The nine gates to the kingdom of shadows". Torchia deliberately hid the true knowledge of the "Delomelanicon" in three variations of his book-a measure to weed out the lamebrains who read the book "just for a Sunday evening". Only three copies survived his torture and eventual burning at a stake.It is of these volumes that Balkan speaks of in the film. Corso is a cynic and only realize the true significance of the "Nine gates" as he research for Balkan's assignment. In the end it becomes an obsession for him, too. As for the ending ... seeing the last engraving Corso finally realises the true meaning of his quest and he is magically transported to the Devil's castle for an audience with Satan himself. From the choice of actors and the musical score to the locations, the use of SFX, visual metaphors ... "The ninth gate" excels. Polanski's vision is unique, to put it mildly, and the acting by Depp,Lagella and Jafford adds realism to the the quirky characters. Films of such delectable european flavour are indeed rare in these days of uninspired, talentless films. Please dont give us a sequel("Return to the ninth gate", "The ninth gate-part 2") ! For those who found the film to be "heavy" - give up on the original story "The Club Dumas" by Arturo Peres-Reverte ... you will be confused some more. As for the rest, please find a copy and enjoy since it is much more detailed than the story and have those cool engravings!!!!
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    • scytherman
    • Jun 1, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 1999 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Spain
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Latin
      • Portuguese
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • The Ninth Gate
    • Filming locations
      • Challet Biester, Rampa da Pena, Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal(Victor Fargas' house)
    • 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
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    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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