Ninth Gate (1999)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1999
Alternative Title: The 9th Gate, La neuvième porte, La novena puerta
Regisseur: Roman Polanski
Writer: Arturo Pérez-Reverte, Enrique Urbizu, John Brownjohn, Roman Polanski
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Roman Polanski
Co-Producer: Alain Vannier, Antonio Cardenal, Iñaki Núñez, Mark Allan
Executive Producer: Michel Cheyko, Wolfgang Glattes
Firmen: Bac Films, Canal+, Kino Visión, Origen Producciones Cinematograficas, Orly Films, R.P. Productions, TF1 Films Production, Vía Digital
Genre: Fantasy Film, Film Based On A Novel, Horror, Horror Film, Mystery, Mystery Film, Psychological Thriller, Thriller
Budget: 38.000.000
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: antiquary, bibliophilia, book store, castle, collector, demon, devil, devil worship, gnosticism, hotel, investigation, library, lucifer, millionaire, new york city, obsession, occult, picture puzzle, portugal, rare book, satanism, southern france, suicide
Geschichte
In 'Ninth Gate', a rare book dealer named Johnny is hired by a wealthy collector to find the last two copies of an ancient book called 'The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows'. The book is said to possess the power to summon the Devil when both copies are united. As Johnny begins his quest, he becomes entangled in a web of paranormal events and supernatural occurrences.
Zusammenfassung
Directed by Roman Polanski in 1999, 'Ninth Gate' is a psychological thriller that weaves together elements of mystery, horror, and fantasy. The film centers around bibliophilia and the occult, with themes of obsession and power taking center stage. Although the plot details are scarce, it's mentioned that the story involves events set in New York City, Southern France, and Portugal.
