The Ninth Configuration

Nan
1h 58m
1980
6.428 /10 (160)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1980-02-29

Top Billed Cast

Stacy Keach

Col. Vincent Kane

Scott Wilson

Capt. Billy Cutshaw

Jason Miller

Lt. Frankie Reno

Ed Flanders

Col. Richard Fell

Neville Brand

Maj. Marvin Groper

George DiCenzo

Capt. Fairbanks

Moses Gunn

Maj. Nammack

Robert Loggia

Lt. Bennish

Joe Spinell

Lt. Spinell

Alejandro Rey

Lt. Gomez

Tom Atkins

Sgt. Krebs

Steve Sandor

1st Cyclist

Richard Lynch

2nd Cyclist

William Peter Blatty

Dr. Fromme (uncredited)

Bruce Boa

Sergeant in combat shack

Gordon Mark

Sgt. Gilman

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