Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2020)

  • NR
  • 01/30/2020 (US)
  • Documentary, Horror
  • 1h 45m

Overview

A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.

Alexandre O. Philippe

Director, Writer

Cast

William Friedkin's headshot

William Friedkin

Self
Ellen Burstyn's headshot

Ellen Burstyn

Self (archive footage)
Linda Blair's headshot

Linda Blair

Self (archive footage)
Jason Miller's headshot

Jason Miller

Self (archive footage)
Max von Sydow's headshot

Max von Sydow

Self (archive footage)
Lee J. Cobb's headshot

Lee J. Cobb

Self (archive footage)
Jack MacGowran's headshot

Jack MacGowran

Self (archive footage)
William O'Malley's headshot

William O'Malley

Self (archive footage)

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