The Exorcist (movie)
The Exorcist is a 1973 American supernatural horror movie directed by William Friedkin. It is based on the 1971 book by William Peter Blatty and is also based on the true events by 1949 exorcism case of Ronald Doe. It stars Max von Sydow, Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller and Linda Blair with William O'Malley. It was released to positive reviews on December 26, 1973. The film is rated R.
In 2010, the Library of Congress selected The Exorcist into the United States National Film Registry.
The Exorcist (movie) Media
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Blair and Burstyn as Regan and Chris MacNeil
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The image of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin that inspired Friedkin to cast von Sydow
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Miller and von Sydow as Karras and Merrin
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The "Exorcist steps", looking north, Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
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Several scenes were shot in the basement of Fordham University's Keating Hall.
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The puppet used in the 1970's classic The Exorcist
