The Ninth Configuration (1980)

  • R
  • 02/29/1980 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Mystery, Horror
  • 1h 58m

How do you fight a war called madness?

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.

William Peter Blatty

Director, Novel, Screenplay

Cast

Stacy Keach's headshot

Stacy Keach

Col. Vincent Kane
Scott Wilson's headshot

Scott Wilson

Capt. Billy Cutshaw
Jason Miller's headshot

Jason Miller

Lt. Frankie Reno
Ed Flanders's headshot

Ed Flanders

Col. Richard Fell
Neville Brand's headshot

Neville Brand

Maj. Marvin Groper
George DiCenzo's headshot

George DiCenzo

Capt. Fairbanks
Moses Gunn's headshot

Moses Gunn

Maj. Nammack
Robert Loggia's headshot

Robert Loggia

Lt. Bennish

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