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The Exorcist (1973) 8.0
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8.0/10 from 196,171 users
Metascore: 82/100
Reviews: 957 user | 276 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com When a teenage girl 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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| Ellen Burstyn | ... | ||
| Max von Sydow | ... | ||
| Lee J. Cobb | ... | ||
| Kitty Winn | ... | ||
| Jack MacGowran | ... | ||
| Jason Miller | ... | ||
| Linda Blair | ... | ||
| 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
(as Pete Masterson)
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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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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
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>
Taglines:
The Devil Inside See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language and disturbing images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
16 March 1974 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
The Exorcist: The Version You Haven't Seen Yet See more »Filming Locations:
3600 Prospect Street, Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,497,444 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$8,175,666 (USA) (22 September 2000)Gross:
ESP 1,343,229,032 (Spain) (29 June 2001)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:
1.37 : 1
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Many people complain that this movie's too slow but those are the kind of folks who only like 80-minute splatter films with characters so dumb and one-sided, you pray for the bad guy to kill them. This monster of a drama is both beautiful and bold. It has CHARACTERS and not simply LAMEBRAINS lined up for slaughter. It has class and purpose. It takes the audience into the darkest recesses of humankind and then brings them back through a message of hope and self-sacrifice. The movie is NOT anti-religion, it's anti-evil. Anyone who likes smart, clever, meaningful horror-drama should see this film at least twice. It is surprisingly touching and amazingly powerful.
That said, the cast deserves a hand for their wonderful performances. Ellen Burstyn perfectly conveys the tension of a mother of the cusp of tragedy; Max von Sydow is hauntingly perfect as the story's ray of light; Jason Miller embodies the sadness of a defeated man; and Linda Blair is far above average even at her young age.
Once again, see this movie. You won't forget it.