The Ninth Gate

Starring: Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Emanuelle Seigner, et al.

Product Description

Corso (Depp) is a rather dubious rare book finder, whose services are engaged by the owner of one of Europe's largest collection of demonic texts. The prize of his collection is a 16th century tome entitled "The Nine Gates," a book containing nine etchings that supposedly hold the key to summoning Satan himself. Dean Corso (Johnny Depp) is highly skilled at his work, a position which requires dexterity, cultural expertise, nerves of steel...and few scruples. Known for locating rare books for wealthy collectors, Corso is hired by eminent book-lover and scholar of demonology, Boris Balkan (Frak Langella). Corso's mission: to find the last two volumes of the legendary manual of satanic invocation "The Nine Gates of the Shadow Kingdom," compare them with Balkan's first volume, supposedly the only one of its kind, and ascertain the authenticity of the series.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 012236607472
• Release Date: January 2000
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Publisher: Lions Gate
• Director: Roman Polanski
• Starring: Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Emanuelle Seigner, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner, Barbara Jefford, Jack Taylor, Jose Lopez Rodero, James Russo, Tony Amoni
• Runtime: 2 hours, 13 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: Color; Dolby; NTSC; Special Edition; Anamorphic; Multiple Formats; Widescreen
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

What is in a book?

The movie starts out showing the nine gates behind the credits. Boris Balkan (Frank Langella) hires a medieval scholar and book dealer, Dean Corso (Johnny Depp), to authenticate a book which he believes will help give Boris Satanic powers beyond belief. Dean tracks down several versions of the book, all authentic and all different. As he authenticates each book, the owner of the book is mysteriously dispatched, and this leaves Dean with an uneasy feeling. On his journey of discovery, he is bogged down by a girl (Emmanuelle Seigner) and eventually teams up with this mysterious girl with eyes that change color. While Dean uncovers the mysteries of the books, he may also learn a little about himself. Where is all this leading? Watch the movie and find out. Some people may need to watch twice to appreciate the pacing and mystery.