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The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) -- The Inspector chases the man known as "X" around the world.
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) -- The Inspector is given Private Bowser, a very energetic dog in his efforts to track down a thief.
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) -- Deux Deux drinks a flask of something and keeps changing into a big green monster who beats up and shoots the Inspector.
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) -- Spider Pierre (who has four arms and a spider-web gun) picks pockets, especially those of the Inspector
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) -- The Inspector handcuffs himself to Toulouse Le Moose and throws away the key so he cannot escape him.

Overview

Trivia:
Years before he became famous for writing "The Exorcist", Blatty appeared... more
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(35 articles)
The Exorcist writer talks up possible TV mini-series
 (From BoxWish. 18 November 2009, 4:02 AM, PST)

Author of The Exorcist Talks Potential TV Series
 (From ReelzChannel. 17 November 2009, 1:34 AM, PST)

Alternate Names:
Bill Blatty

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Writer, Actor, Director, Producer, Thanks, Self
Writer:
  1. Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005) (movie The Exorcist)
    ... aka Paul Schrader's Exorcist: The Original Prequel (USA: complete title)
  2. Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) (movie The Exorcist)

  3. The Exorcist III (1990) (novel "Legion") (screenplay)
    ... aka Exorcist 3 (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III (USA: complete title)

  4. The Ninth Configuration (1980) (novel "Twinkle Twinkle Killer Kane") (screenplay)
    ... aka Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane

  5. Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) (characters)
    ... aka The Exorcist 2 (International: English title: informal alternative title)
  6. "Insight" (2 episodes, 1968-1975)
        - The Man from Inner Space (1975) TV episode (written by)
        - Watts Made Out of Thread (1968) TV episode (written by)
  7. The Exorcist (1973) (novel) (written for the screen by)
    ... aka The Exorcist 2000 (Australia: cable TV title)
    ... aka The Exorcist: The Version You Haven't Seen Yet (USA: recut version)
    ... aka The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist (USA: reissue title)
  8. Darling Lili (1970) (writer)

  9. The Great Bank Robbery (1969) (writer)
  10. Gunn (1967) (screenplay)
  11. What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) (writer)
  12. Promise Her Anything (1965) (writer)
  13. John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! (1965) (writer)
  14. A Shot in the Dark (1964) (screenplay)
  15. The Man from the Diners' Club (1963) (writer) (as Bill Blatty)
Actor:
  1. The Ninth Configuration (1980) (uncredited) .... Dr. Fromme
    ... aka Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane

  2. The Exorcist (1973) (uncredited) .... Producer
    ... aka The Exorcist 2000 (Australia: cable TV title)
    ... aka The Exorcist: The Version You Haven't Seen Yet (USA: recut version)
    ... aka The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist (USA: reissue title)

  3. No Place to Land (1958) (as Bill Blatty) .... Policeman
    ... aka Man Mad (UK)
Director:
  1. The Exorcist III (1990)
    ... aka Exorcist 3 (Philippines: English title)
    ... aka William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III (USA: complete title)

  2. The Ninth Configuration (1980)
    ... aka Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane
Producer:
  1. The Ninth Configuration (1980) (producer)
    ... aka Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane

  2. The Exorcist (1973) (producer)
    ... aka The Exorcist 2000 (Australia: cable TV title)
    ... aka The Exorcist: The Version You Haven't Seen Yet (USA: recut version)
    ... aka The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist (USA: reissue title)
Self:
  1. Exorcists: The True Story (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  2. Mel Gibson: God's Lethal Weapon (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  3. The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  4. Between Two Worlds (2002) (V) .... Himself

  5. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Linda Blair (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  6. The Fear of God: 25 Years of 'The Exorcist' (1998) (TV) .... Himself - Author & Producer
  7. "The Unexplained" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Exorcists (1997) TV episode .... Himself

  8. Hollywood Ghost Stories (1986) .... Himself

  9. "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1974)
        - Episode dated 1 February 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
  10. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (6 episodes, 1971-1973)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 18 September 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 March 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 23 November 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 October 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 September 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
          (1 more)

Additional Details

Other Works:
Unsold pilot: In 1965 he wrote the pilot for a sitcom called "Which Way to the Mecca, Jack" about a swinging Middle Eastern king who uses American aid to increase the size of his harem. more
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