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The Ninth Configuration

1980-02-29 · 118 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Comedy · Horror · Mystery · Thriller

Army psychiatrist Colonel Kane is posted to a secluded gothic castle housing a military asylum. With a reserved calm, he indulges the inmates' delusions, allowing them free rein to express their fantasies.

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Directors
William Peter Blatty
Production companies
Ninth Configuration, United Film Distribution Company (UFDC)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stacy KeachStacy KeachCol. Hudson Kane
Scott WilsonScott WilsonCapt. Billy Cutshaw
Jason MillerJason MillerLt. Frankie Reno
Ed FlandersEd FlandersCol. Richard Fell
Neville BrandNeville BrandMaj. Marvin Groper
George DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzoCapt. Fairbanks
Moses GunnMoses GunnMaj. Nammack
Robert LoggiaRobert LoggiaLt. Bennish
Joe SpinellJoe SpinellLt. Spinell
Alejandro ReyAlejandro ReyLt. Gomez
Tom AtkinsTom AtkinsSgt. Krebs
Steve SandorSteve Sandor1st Cyclist
Richard LynchRichard Lynch2nd Cyclist
William Peter BlattyWilliam Peter BlattyDr. Fromme (uncredited)
Bruce BoaBruce BoaSergeant in combat shack
Gordon MarkSgt. Gilman
William LuckingWilliam LuckingHighway Patrolman
Stephen PowersSgt. Christian
David HealyDavid Healy1st General
William Paul2nd General

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