The Exorcist (1973)

  • R
  • 12/26/1973 (US)
  • Horror, Thriller, Drama
  • 2h 2m

Something almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this house… and a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist.

Overview

When a charming 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do. As people begin to die, the girl's mother realizes her daughter has been possessed by the devil--and that her daughter's only possible hope lies with two priests and the ancient rite of demonic exorcism.

William Friedkin

Director

William Peter Blatty

Novel, Screenplay

Cast

Ellen Burstyn's headshot

Ellen Burstyn

Chris MacNeil
Linda Blair's headshot

Linda Blair

Regan MacNeil
Jason Miller's headshot

Jason Miller

Father Damien Karras
Max von Sydow's headshot

Max von Sydow

Father Lankester Merrin
Lee J. Cobb's headshot

Lee J. Cobb

Lt. Bill Kinderman
William O'Malley's headshot

William O'Malley

Father Joseph Kevin Dyer
Kitty Winn's headshot

Kitty Winn

Sharon Spencer
Jack MacGowran's headshot

Jack MacGowran

Burke Dennings

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