The Ninth Gate
1999
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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.
Key facts
Cast
Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner, Barbara Jefford, Jack Taylor, José López Rodero, Tony Amoni
Original language
English
First release
August 25, 1999 (Belgium)
Production companies
Canal+
Home video distributors
Alliance Atlantis (Canada), Universal Home Entertainment (United Kingdom), Artisan Home Entertainment
Based on
The Club Dumas
Setting
Paris, New York City, Toledo, Portugal
Filming locations
Paris, Portugal, New York City, Spain, Château de Ferrières, Château de Puivert
Crew
Screenplay
Enrique Urbizu, John Brownjohn, Roman Polanski
Producer
Roman Polanski
Cinematography
Darius Khondji
Editing
Hervé de Luze
Music
Wojciech Kilar
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Ravenheart International Film Festival 2024 - Feature
- European Film Awards 1999 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Ninth Gate | English |
| Québec French title | La Neuvième porte | |
| Alternate title | La Novena puerta | |
| Alternate title | La 9e porte |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Alliance Atlantis (cat. no. ART3257) | 2000, Canada, slipcase |
| VHS | Artisan Home Entertainment (cat. no. 10135) | 2001 |
| VHS | Universal Home Entertainment (cat. no. 0789603) | 2001, United Kingdom, clamshell |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Ninth Gate (Original Film Soundtrack) - Wojciech Kilar, Suzana Perić (1999) | 4 releases, 2016-2023: Silva Screen |
| CD | La Neuvième Porte (= The Ninth Gate) - Wojciech Kilar (1999) | 1 release, 1999: Silva Screen |
| CD | The Ninth Gate (Original Film Soundtrack) - Wojciech Kilar, Suzana Perić (1999) | 8 releases, 1999-2012: Cimmerian Records, Koch International, Silva America, Silva Screen (+1 more) |
| Cassette | La Neuvième Porte = The Ninth Gate (Original Film Soundtrack) - Wojciech Kilar, Suzana Perić (1999) | 1 release, 1999: Koch International |
| Cassette | The Ninth Gate (Original Film Soundtrack) - Wojciech Kilar, Suzana Perić (1999) | 1 release, 2021: Anvil Of Crom Productions |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | August 25, 1999 |
| Theatrical | France | August 25, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Spain | August 27, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | November 25, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 16, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 24, 1999 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 24, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Finland | December 25, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Puerto Rico | March 9, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Canada | March 10, 2000 |
| Theatrical | United States | March 10, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Greece | March 17, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Norway | April 14, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | April 20, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Chile | April 20, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | April 27, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | May 3, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | May 18, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | May 26, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | May 31, 2000 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 2, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | June 2, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Japan | June 3, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | June 9, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | June 22, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Peru | June 22, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | July 20, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | July 20, 2000 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | August 25, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Israel | September 14, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | September 14, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | September 15, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Australia | September 28, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | September 29, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | October 7, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | November 10, 2000 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | November 11, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | November 16, 2000 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | March 15, 2001 |
| Television | Slovakia | May 10, 2002 |
| Television | Netherlands | February 28, 2003 |
| Television | United Arab Emirates | January 3, 2008 |
| Television | Slovakia | May 10, 2009 |
| Streaming | India | December 15, 2018 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video VHS | Canada | 2000 ART3257 |
| Home video | United States | July 18, 2000 |
| Home video VHS | United Kingdom | 2001 0789603 |
| Home video VHS | 2001 10135 | |
| Home video | Egypt | April 18, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Roman Polanski |
| Cast | Johnny Depp (Dean Corso), Frank Langella (Boris Balkan), Lena Olin (Liana Telfer), Emmanuelle Seigner (The Girl), Barbara Jefford (Baroness Kessler), Jack Taylor (Victor Fargas), José López Rodero (Pablo & Pedro Ceniza/1st & 2nd Workmen), Tony Amoni (Liana's Bodyguard), James Russo (Bernie), Willy Holt (Andrew Telfer), Allen Garfield (Witkin), Jacques Dacqmine (Old Man), Joe Sheridan (Old Man's Son), Rebecca Pauly (Daughter-In-Law), Catherine Benguigui (Concierge), Maria Ducceschi (Secretary), Jacques Collard (Gruber), Dominique Pozzetto (Desk Clerk), Emanuel Booz (Baker), Lino Ribeiro de Sousa (Hotel Porter), Asil Raïs (Cabby), Bernard Richier (Cafe Owner), Marinette Richier (Cafe Owner) |
| Screenplay | Enrique Urbizu, John Brownjohn, Roman Polanski |
| Producer | Roman Polanski |
| Executive producer | Mishka Cheyko, Wolfgang Glattes |
| Cinematography | Darius Khondji |
| Editing | Hervé de Luze |
| Music | Wojciech Kilar |
| Production design | Dean Tavoularis |
| Visual effects | Edouard Valton, Gilbert Piéri, Kelley Ray, Thierry Beaumel, Thomas Duval |
| Sound | Keenan Wyatt |
| Costumes | Anthony Powell |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
