The Exorcist (1973) - Video Detective

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Supposedly true account of a young girl who becomes possessed by the devil and her frantic mother's search for an exorcist. Strong religious content adds chills to this classic hit written by William Peter Blatty!

Original Release

12/26/1973

US Release

12/26/1973

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Cast

Ellen Burstyn	Chris MacNeil
Jason Miller	Father Karras
Kitty Winn	Sharon
Lee J. Cobb	Lt. William Kinderman
Linda Blair	Regan
Max von Sydow	Father Merrin
William O'Malley	Father Dyer (as Reverend William O'Malley S.J.)
Jack MacGowran	Burke Dennings
Barton Heyman	Dr. Klein
Peter Masterson	Dr. Barringer - Clinic Director (as Pete Masterson)

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Directors

William Friedkin

Writers

William Peter Blatty

Cast

Ellen Burstyn	Chris MacNeil
Jason Miller	Father Karras
Kitty Winn	Sharon
Lee J. Cobb	Lt. William Kinderman
Linda Blair	Regan
Max von Sydow	Father Merrin
William O'Malley	Father Dyer (as Reverend William O'Malley S.J.)
Jack MacGowran	Burke Dennings
Barton Heyman	Dr. Klein
Peter Masterson	Dr. Barringer - Clinic Director (as Pete Masterson)
Rudolf Schündler	Karl
Robert Symonds	Dr. Taney
Titos Vandis	Karras' Uncle
Donna Mitchell	Mary Jo Perrin
Robert Gerringer	Senator at Party
Mercedes McCambridge	Demon
Eileen Dietz	Captain Howdy / Regan Double
William Peter Blatty	The Producer
Gina Petrushka	Willi
Arthur Storch	Psychiatrist

Producers

Noel Marshall	Executive Producer
William Peter Blatty	Producer
David Salven	Producer

Editors

Norman Gay, Evan A. Lottman

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1974	Oscar	Best Picture	Nominated
1974	Oscar	Best Actress in a Leading Role	Nominated
1974	Oscar	Best Actor in a Supporting Role	Nominated
1974	Oscar	Best Actress in a Supporting Role	Nominated
1974	Oscar	Best Director	Nominated
1974	Oscar	Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium	Won
1974	Oscar	Best Cinematography	Nominated
1974	Oscar	Best Art Direction-Set Decoration	Nominated
1974	Oscar	Best Sound	Won
1974	Golden Globe	Best Motion Picture - Drama	Won
1974	Golden Globe	Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture	Won
1974	Golden Globe	Most Promising Newcomer - Female	Nominated
1974	Golden Globe	Best Screenplay - Motion Picture	Won
1974	Golden Globe	Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama	Nominated
1974	Golden Globe	Best Director - Motion Picture	Won
1974	Golden Globe	Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture	Nominated
1974	Oscar	Best Film Editing	Nominated