The Ninth Configuration(1980)
How do you fight a war called madness?
The Ninth Configuration Synopsis
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.
The Ninth Configuration (1980) is a drama, comedy, horror, mystery and thriller film directed by William Peter Blatty, released on February 29, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson, Jason Miller and Ed Flanders. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 175 ratings.
- Director:
- William Peter Blatty
- Writers:
- William Peter Blatty, William Peter Blatty
- Producers:
- William Peter Blatty
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Fisher
- Composer:
- Barry De Vorzon
- Production:
- Ninth Configuration, United Film Distribution Company (UFDC)
- Status:
- Released
The Ninth Configuration (1980) Trailer
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Howie Scream (First Appearance)
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Twinkle Twinkle Killer Kane
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The Ninth Configuration "The Hamlet Theory" (and narrative context)
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The Ninth Configuration (Denny Brooks - San Antone)
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William Peter Blatty and The Ninth Configuration (1980)
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The Ninth Configuration Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stacy Keach
as Col. Hudson Kane
Scott Wilson
as Capt. Billy Cutshaw
Jason Miller
as Lt. Frankie Reno
Ed Flanders
as Col. Richard Fell
Neville Brand
as Maj. Marvin Groper
George DiCenzo
as Capt. Fairbanks
Moses Gunn
as Maj. Nammack
Robert Loggia
as Lt. Bennish
Joe Spinell
as Lt. Spinell
Alejandro Rey
as Lt. Gomez
Tom Atkins
as Sgt. Krebs
Steve Sandor
as 1st Cyclist
Key crew
Directed by William Peter Blatty, written by William Peter Blatty and William Peter Blatty, produced by William Peter Blatty.
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The Ninth Configuration Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 175 ratings.
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The Ninth Configuration – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ninth Configuration online?
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The Ninth Configuration (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ninth Configuration?
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The main cast of The Ninth Configuration (1980) includes Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson, Jason Miller, Ed Flanders and Neville Brand. The film was directed by William Peter Blatty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ninth Configuration released?
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The Ninth Configuration was released on February 29, 1980 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Ninth Configuration worth watching?
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The Ninth Configuration (1980) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 175 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ninth Configuration?
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