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The Exorcist

The Exorcist

Something almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this house…And a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist.

19737.72h 2m

Overview

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

Directed by William Friedkin
Written by William Peter Blatty
Produced by William Peter Blatty
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $441.3M

Top Cast

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Chris MacNeil

Linda Blair

Linda Blair

Regan MacNeil

Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Father Damien Karras

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Father Lankester Merrin

Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb

Lt. Bill Kinderman

William O'Malley

William O'Malley

Father Joseph Kevin Dyer

Kitty Winn

Kitty Winn

Sharon Spencer

Barton Heyman

Barton Heyman

Dr. Klein

Peter Masterson

Peter Masterson

Dr. Barringer

Jack MacGowran

Jack MacGowran

Burke Dennings

Themes & Keywords

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About The Exorcist

The Exorcist is a horror film released in 1973 exploring themes of washington dc, usa, religion and supernatural, exorcism, holy water, paranormal phenomena, possession. Directed by William Friedkin, it stars Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller. When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

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