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Movie The Rerun: 1970s

The Exorcist

The film follows the demonic possession of a young girl and the attempt by two Catholic priests to rescue her through an exorcism.

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The film follows the demonic possession of a young girl and the attempt by two Catholic priests to rescue her through an exorcism.

Why watch William Friedkin directs Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller and Linda Blair, adapting William Peter Blatty's own 1971 novel.

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Quick answers

Where can I watch The Exorcist?
In the UK: HBO Max. In the US: HBO Max and Prime Video (buy). In Canada: Crave and Starz.
What is The Exorcist about?
The film follows the demonic possession of a young girl and the attempt by two Catholic priests to rescue her through an exorcism.
Who is in the cast of The Exorcist?
The Exorcist stars Rudolf Schündler, Max von Sydow, Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair and Lee J. Cobb.
Who directed The Exorcist?
The Exorcist was directed by William Friedkin.
When did The Exorcist come out?
The Exorcist was released on 26 December 1973.
How long is The Exorcist?
The Exorcist runs 122 minutes (2 h 2 min).

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