The Exorcist (1973)
12/26/1973 (US) • 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. Her daughter's only possible hope lies with two priests and the ancient rite of demonic exorcism.
Top Billed Cast
Chris MacNeil
Regan MacNeil
Father Damien Karras
Father Lankester Merrin
Lt. Bill Kinderman
Father Joseph Kevin Dyer
Sharon Spencer
Burke Dennings
Dr. Klein
Part of the The Exorcist Collection
Includes The Exorcist, Exorcist II: The Heretic, The Exorcist III
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$12,000,000.00
Revenue
$441,306,145.00
Keywords
religion and supernatural
exorcism
holy water
paranormal phenomena
possession
vomit
satan
priest
ouija board
demon
strong language
roman catholic church
psychotic
demonic possession
disturbed child
crisis of faith
sfx
religious horror
supernatural horror
provocative
dramatic
suspenseful
tense
audacious
bold
horrified
possessed child
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