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Still from The Exorcist — The Exorcist (1973) — William FriedkinPhotographed by Owen Roizman

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William Friedkin

The Exorcist

English / 1973 / 2h 2m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.95/5·1M ratings·162.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Directed by William Friedkin
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Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Friedkin

WriterWilliam Peter Blatty

CinematographerOwen Roizman

ComposerJack Nitzsche

EditorEvan A. Lottman, Norman Gay,

ProducerWilliam Peter Blatty

Cast

Ellen Burstynas Chris MacNeil

Linda Blairas Regan MacNeil

Jason Milleras Father Damien Karras

Max von Sydowas Father Lankester Merrin

Lee J. Cobbas Lt. Bill Kinderman

William O'Malleyas Father Joseph Kevin Dyer

Kitty Winnas Sharon Spencer

Barton Heymanas Dr. Klein

Peter Mastersonas Dr. Barringer

Jack MacGowranas Burke Dennings

Rudolf Schündleras Karl

Gina Petrushkaas Willi

Robert Symondsas Dr. Taney

Arthur Storchas Psychiatrist

Thomas Berminghamas Tom

Vasiliki Maliarosas Mary Karras

Titos Vandisas Uncle John

John Mahonas Language Lab Director

Wallace Rooneyas Bishop Michael

Ron Faberas Chuck / Demon (voice)

The Exorcist (1973) | Criteria