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  • The Exorcist (1973)
  • R
    122 min | Horror
The Exorcist (1973)
R
122 min | Horror

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
Director
Writer
William Peter Blatty (written for the screen by) (based on the novel by)
Cinematographer
Editors
Norman Gay | Evan A. Lottman (as Evan Lottman)
Casting Directors
Louis DiGiaimo (as Louis DiGiamo) | Nessa Hyams | Juliet Taylor
Production Designers
Bill Malley | Gene Rudolf (art director)
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Release date
Dec 26, 1973 (United States)

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Cast

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42 cast members
Name Known for
Ellen Burstyn
Chris MacNeil Chris MacNeil   See fewer
Max von Sydow
Father Merrin Father Merrin   See fewer
Lee J. Cobb
Lt. Kinderman Lt. Kinderman   See fewer
Kitty Winn
Sharon Sharon   See fewer
Jack MacGowran
Burke Dennings Burke Dennings   See fewer
Jason Miller
Father Karras Father Karras   See fewer
William O'Malley
Father Dyer (as Reverend William O'Malley S.J.) Father Dyer (as Reverend William O'Malley S.J.)   See fewer
Barton Heyman
Dr. Klein Dr. Klein   See fewer
Peter Masterson
Dr. Barringer - Clinic Director (as Pete Masterson) Dr. Barringer - Clinic Director (as Pete Masterson)   See fewer
Robert Symonds
Dr. Taney Dr. Taney   See fewer
Arthur Storch
Psychiatrist Psychiatrist   See fewer
Thomas Bermingham
Tom - President of University (as Reverend Thomas Bermingham S.J.) Tom - President of University (as Reverend Thomas Bermingham S.J.)   See fewer
Vasiliki Maliaros
Karras' Mother Karras' Mother   See fewer
Titos Vandis
Karras' Uncle Karras' Uncle   See fewer
John Mahon
Language Lab Director Language Lab Director   See fewer
Wallace Rooney
Bishop Michael Bishop Michael   See fewer
Ron Faber
Chuck - Assistant Director / Demonic Voice Chuck - Assistant Director / Demonic Voice   See fewer
Donna Mitchell
Mary Jo Perrin Mary Jo Perrin   See fewer
Roy Cooper
Jesuit Dean Jesuit Dean   See fewer
Robert Gerringer
Senator at Party Senator at Party   See fewer
Mercedes McCambridge
Demon (voice) Demon (voice)   See fewer
Paul Bateson
Radiologist's Assistant (uncredited) Radiologist's Assistant (uncredited)   See fewer
Elinore Blair
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
William Peter Blatty
The Producer (uncredited) The Producer (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Boylan
First Mental Patient (uncredited) First Mental Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Callinan
Astronaut (uncredited) Astronaut (uncredited)   See fewer
Mason Curry
Doctor (voice) (uncredited) Doctor (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Toni Darnay
Violent Psychotic Patient (uncredited) Violent Psychotic Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
Eileen Dietz
Demon's Face (uncredited) Demon's Face (uncredited)   See fewer
Joanne Dusseau
Senator's Wife (uncredited) Senator's Wife (uncredited)   See fewer
Bernard Eismann
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Beatrice Hunter
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Yvonne Jones
Bellevue Nurse (uncredited) Bellevue Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Don LaBonte
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Barton Lane
Angiography Doctor (uncredited) Angiography Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Ann Miles
Spiderwalk (uncredited) Spiderwalk (uncredited)   See fewer
Joan Neuman
2nd Psych Ward Patient (uncredited) 2nd Psych Ward Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
Vincent Russell
Subway Vagrant (uncredited) Subway Vagrant (uncredited)   See fewer
Gerard F. Yates
Priest Singing Around Piano at Party (uncredited) Priest Singing Around Piano at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
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