Drama ·Thriller ·Comedy ·Mystery ·Horror · United States of America · 1980 · 1h 58m

The Ninth Configuration

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Director
William Peter Blatty
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
Crew
Gerry Fisher — Director of Photography Battle Davis — Editor Tony de Zarraga — Editor Peter Lee-Thompson — Editor Roberto Silvi — Editor Barry De Vorzon — Original Music Composer
Tagline

How do you fight a war called madness?

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.

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Mood & Themes
vietnam wararmypost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)based on novel or booksupernaturaldark comedycastleinsane asylumreligionastronautcrucifixpsychosis
Key Collaborators
William Peter Blatty Director Gerry Fisher Director of Photography Battle Davis Editor Tony de Zarraga Editor Peter Lee-Thompson Editor Roberto Silvi Editor Barry De Vorzon Original Music Composer William Peter Blatty Screenplay William Peter Blatty Novel William Peter Blatty Producer Bill Malley Production Design Tom Bronson Costume Design
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