"Every book has a life of its own."

1999

2h 13m

6.5(3468 votes)

Mystery

Thriller

Horror

Overview

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.

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10 featured cast members

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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

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Directed by: Roman Polanski
Written by: John Brownjohn
Roman Polanski
Produced by: Roman Polanski

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