The Exorcist
When a 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics of others, doctors say they can do nothing. As people begin to die, the girl's mother realises her daughter has been possessed by the devil.
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 realises 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.
Based on the novel by William Peter Blatty.
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Mike Oldfield
Tubular Bells
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Chris MacNeil | Ellen Burstyn |
| Father Karras | Jason Miller |
| Regan | Linda Blair |
| Father Merrin | Max von Sydow |
| Lt. Kinderman | Lee J Cobb |
| Sharon | Kitty Winn |
| Burke Dennings | Jack MacGowran |
| Father Dyer | William O'Malley |
| Director | William Friedkin |
| Writer | William Peter Blatty |
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