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The Exorcist (1973)

โ€œSomething almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this houseโ€ฆAnd a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 8,904 votes 2h 2m r ThrillerDramaHorror

#6 of 30 films from 1973 #137 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by William Friedkin ยท Written by William Peter Blatty

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Overview

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

Cast

Ellen Burstynas Chris MacNeil
Jason Milleras Father Damien Karras
Linda Blairas Regan MacNeil
Max von Sydowas Father Lankester Merrin
Lee J. Cobbas Lt. Bill Kinderman
Kitty Winnas Sharon Spencer
Jack MacGowranas Burke Dennings
William O'Malleyas Father Joseph Kevin Dyer
Barton Heymanas Dr. Klein
Peter Mastersonas Dr. Barringer
Rudolf Schรผndleras Karl
Gina Petrushkaas Willi
Robert Symondsas Dr. Taney
Arthur Storchas Psychiatrist

Facts

Release dateDecember 26, 1973
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” longer as the 1973 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$430,872,776 (39.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0070047

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Questions

How long is The Exorcist?
The Exorcist runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is The Exorcist worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 8,904 votes, which places it #6 of 30 films released in 1973 in this index (top 83%) and #137 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Exorcist?
The Exorcist was directed by William Friedkin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sorcerer (1977), The French Connection (1971), To Live and Die in L.A. (1985).
Who stars in The Exorcist?
Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil; Jason Miller as Father Damien Karras; Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil; Max von Sydow as Father Lankester Merrin; Lee J. Cobb as Lt. Bill Kinderman; Kitty Winn as Sharon Spencer.
What is The Exorcist rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Exorcist?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/79564.

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