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The Ninth Configuration 1980 Directed by William Peter Blatty

How do you fight a war called madness?

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 USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 29 February 1980
118 mins
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
William Lucking Highway Patrolman
Stephen Powers Sgt. Christian
David Healy 1st General
William Paul 2nd General
Tom Shaw Priest
Linda Blatty Waitress
Hobby Gilman Marine Corporal
Bobby Bass Driver
Billy Blatty Young Kane