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The Exorcist (1973)
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Ratings: 8.0/10 from 156,942 users
Metascore:
82/100
Reviews: 942 user | 258 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com When a 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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| Lee J. Cobb | ... |
Lt. William Kinderman
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Kitty Winn | ... | |
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Jason Miller | ... |
Father Damian Karras
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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:
Somewhere between science and superstition, there is another world. The world of darkness. 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
The closing theme, "Fantasia for Strings" by Hans Werner Henze, was previously used as incidental music by the composer in his score for Young Torless. See more »Goofs
Continuity: Regan has her hands in the air as light streams in front of her. Later, her hands are tied to the bed again. See more »Crazy Credits
There are no opening credits after the title. Although it is commonplacenow, it was unheard of in 1973. See more »
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"Fantasia for Strings"Written by Hans Werner Henze
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