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The Exorcist (1973)
8.1
Ratings: 8.1/10 from 145,039 users
Metascore:
82/100
Reviews: 931 user | 253 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com
When a child is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter. Director:William Friedkin |
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Cast
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| Max von Sydow | ... | ||
| Lee J. Cobb | ... |
Lt. William Kinderman
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Kitty Winn | ... | |
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Jack MacGowran | ... | |
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Jason Miller | ... | |
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| Mercedes McCambridge | ... |
Demon
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William O'Malley | ... |
Father Dyer
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Barton Heyman | ... |
Dr. Klein
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Peter Masterson | ... |
Dr. Barringer - Clinic Director
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Rudolf Schündler | ... |
Karl
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Gina Petrushka | ... |
Willi
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Robert Symonds | ... |
Dr. Taney
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Arthur Storch | ... |
Psychiatrist
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Storyline
A visiting actress in Washington, D.C., notices dramatic and dangerous changes in the behavior and physical make-up of her 12-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, a young priest at nearby Georgetown University begins to doubt his faith while dealing with his mother's terminal sickness. And, book-ending the story, a frail, elderly priest recognizes the necessity for a show-down with an old demonic enemy. Written by Andrew Harmon <aharmon@erols.com>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Something beyond comprehension is happening to a little girl on this street, in this house. A man has been called for as a last resort to try and save her. That man is The Exorcist. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language and disturbing images (Approved No. 23433) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Exorcist 2000 See more »Filming Locations:
3600 Prospect Street, Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,497,444 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£151,714 (UK) (21 June 1998) (31 Screens)Gross:
$357,500,000 (Worldwide) (January 2004)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
| (director's cut)Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (1979 re-release) | DTS-ES (director's cut) | Dolby Digital EX (director's cut) | Mono (original release) | SDDS (director's cut)Color:
Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1
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now, it was unheard of in 1973. See more »
Written by Hans Werner Henze
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Trivia
Cameo: [William Peter Blatty] The writer of the novel can be seen in the film during the filming scene, standing next to Burke Dennings with a large moustache and wearing a moleskin jacket. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Chris goes to investigate the noises in the attic, she takes a long candle up the stairs with her. When she actually gets into the attic, it is several inches shorter. See more »Crazy Credits
There are no opening credits after the title. Although it is commonplacenow, it was unheard of in 1973. See more »
Connections
Featured in "The Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Scariest Performances (#3.49)" (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"Fantasia for Strings"Written by Hans Werner Henze
Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon See more »
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