The Ninth Configuration poster

The Ninth Configuration(1980)

How do you fight a war called madness?

  • Drama
  • Thriller
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Horror
6.5

Overview

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.

Status:Released
Release Date:Feb 29, 1980
Runtime: 1h 58m

Director:

William Peter Blatty

Top Cast

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Col. Vincent Kane

Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

Capt. Billy Cutshaw

Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Lt. Frankie Reno

Ed Flanders

Ed Flanders

Col. Richard Fell

Neville Brand

Neville Brand

Maj. Marvin Groper

George DiCenzo

George DiCenzo

Capt. Fairbanks

Moses Gunn

Moses Gunn

Maj. Nammack

Robert Loggia

Robert Loggia

Lt. Bennish

Joe Spinell

Joe Spinell

Lt. Spinell

Alejandro Rey

Alejandro Rey

Lt. Gomez

Tom Atkins

Tom Atkins

Sgt. Krebs

Steve Sandor

Steve Sandor

1st Cyclist

Richard Lynch

Richard Lynch

2nd Cyclist

William Peter Blatty

William Peter Blatty

Dr. Fromme (uncredited)

Bruce Boa

Bruce Boa

Sergeant in combat shack

Gordon Mark

Gordon Mark

Sgt. Gilman

William Lucking

William Lucking

Highway Patrolman

Stephen Powers

Stephen Powers

Sgt. Christian

David Healy

David Healy

1st General

William Paul

William Paul

2nd General

Tom Shaw

Tom Shaw

Priest

Gordon K. Kee

Gordon K. Kee

Inmate

Linda Blatty

Linda Blatty

Waitress

Hobby Gilman

Hobby Gilman

Marine Corporal

Marilyn Raymon

Marilyn Raymon

Cyclist

Bobby Bass

Bobby Bass

Driver

Billy Blatty

Billy Blatty

Young Kane

Official Videos

The Ninth Configuration but only when Jason Miller is onscreen

The Ninth Configuration but only when Jason Miller is onscreen

The Ninth Configuration - Interviews - The Party Behind the Curtain

The Ninth Configuration - Interviews - The Party Behind the Curtain

William Peter Blatty and The Ninth Configuration (1980)

William Peter Blatty and The Ninth Configuration (1980)

Howie Scream (First Appearance)

Howie Scream (First Appearance)

The Ninth Configuration entire swordfish scene. Masterpiece of cinema history.

The Ninth Configuration entire swordfish scene. Masterpiece of cinema history.

Kermode Uncut: The Ninth Configuration

Kermode Uncut: The Ninth Configuration

FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL: William Peter Blatty

FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL: William Peter Blatty

Twinkle Twinkle Killer Kane

Twinkle Twinkle Killer Kane

The Ninth Configuration "The Hamlet Theory" (and narrative context)

The Ninth Configuration "The Hamlet Theory" (and narrative context)

The Ninth Configuration

The Ninth Configuration

The Ninth Configuration  (Denny Brooks - San Antone)

The Ninth Configuration (Denny Brooks - San Antone)

Mark Kermode introduces Blatty's "Ninth Configuration" (1980)

Mark Kermode introduces Blatty's "Ninth Configuration" (1980)

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