Movie · 1999
Is The Ninth Gate based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Ninth Gate is based on the book The Club Dumas by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (1993).
The movie was released in 1999.
The book behind The Ninth Gate
The Club Dumas
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte · first published 1993 · crime fiction, mystery fiction
1993 novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
Common questions
Is The Ninth Gate based on a book?
Yes. The Ninth Gate is based on the book The Club Dumas by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (1993).
Who wrote the book The Ninth Gate is based on?
The Club Dumas was written by Arturo Pérez-Reverte and first published in 1993.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Club Dumas before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Arturo Pérez-Reverte's books
- Alatriste (film, 2006)
- La Reina del Sur (TV, 2011)
- Queen of the South (TV, 2016)
- The Man from Rome (film, 2022)