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The Exorcist

Name: The Exorcist
Genre: Horror, Suspense, Drama
Released: 1973-12-26
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 8.6
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb, Rudolf Schündler

Directed by William Friedkin · starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow and Linda Blair

2 h 2 min
18
Horror · Suspense · Drama
USA
Released in the UK 13 March 1974

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Synopsis

Regan, a twelve-year-old girl, is a victim of paranormal phenomena such as levitation or the manifestation of a superhuman force. Her mother, terrified, after subjecting her daughter to multiple medical tests that yield no results, turns to a priest with a background in psychiatry. He is convinced that the evil is not physical but spiritual, meaning that the girl is a victim of demonic possession. Therefore, with the help of another priest, he decides to perform an exorcism.

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Runtime: 122 min2 hours and 2 minutes
Budget: $11mWarner Bros. Pictures
Rating: 18Suitable only for adults

How long is The Exorcist?: 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was The Exorcist released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 13 March 1974.
Who directed The Exorcist?: William Friedkin.
Who is in The Exorcist?: It stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair and Lee J. Cobb.
Where can I watch The Exorcist?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on HBO Max and with a channel on Prime Video.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 1 of 5 in The Exorcist.