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Director William Friedkin
Screenplay William Peter Blatty

The Exorcist

Tagline: 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.

Release Date: 1973-12-26

Duration: 122 minutes

Synopsis

When a charming 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do. As people begin to die, the girl's mother realizes her daughter has been possessed by the devil - and that her daughter's only possible hope lies with two priests and the ancient rite of demonic exorcism.

Casting

  • Max von Sydow
    Father Lankester Merrin
  • Linda Blair
    Regan MacNeil
  • Lee J. Cobb
    Lt. Bill Kinderman
  • Ellen Burstyn
    Chris MacNeil
  • Robert Symonds
    Dr. Taney
  • Mercedes McCambridge
    Demon (voice)
  • Jason Miller
    Father Damien Karras
  • Wallace Rooney
    Bishop Michael
  • Titos Vandis
    Uncle John
  • Jack MacGowran
    Burke Dennings