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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
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ellen Burstyn | Chris MacNeil |
| Jason Miller | Father Damien Karras / Father Karras |
| Kitty Winn | Sharon / Sharon Spencer |
| Lee J. Cobb | Lt. William F. Kinderman / Lt. Kinderman |
| Linda Blair | Regan Teresa MacNeil / Regan |
| Max von Sydow | Father Lankester Merrin / Father Merrin |
| William O'Malley | Father Dyer / Father Joseph Dyer |
| Jack MacGowran | Burke Dennings |
| Barton Heyman | Dr. Klein / Dr. Samuel Klein |
| Peter Masterson | Dr. Barringer - Clinic Director / Dr. Barringer |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ellen Burstyn | Chris MacNeil |
| Jason Miller | Father Damien Karras / Father Karras |
| Kitty Winn | Sharon / Sharon Spencer |
| Lee J. Cobb | Lt. William F. Kinderman / Lt. Kinderman |
| Linda Blair | Regan Teresa MacNeil / Regan |
| Max von Sydow | Father Lankester Merrin / Father Merrin |
| William O'Malley | Father Dyer / Father Joseph Dyer |
| Jack MacGowran | Burke Dennings |
| Barton Heyman | Dr. Klein / Dr. Samuel Klein |
| Peter Masterson | Dr. Barringer - Clinic Director / Dr. Barringer |
| Rudolf Schündler | Karl |
| Robert Symonds | Dr. Taney |
| Titos Vandis | Karras' Uncle / Uncle John |
| Donna Mitchell | Mary Jo Perrin |
| Robert Gerringer | Senator at Party |
| Mercedes McCambridge | Demon / Demon (voice) |
| Eileen Dietz | Pazuzu's Face |
| William Peter Blatty | The Producer |
| Gina Petrushka | Willi |
| Arthur Storch | Psychiatrist |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Noel Marshall | Executive Producer |
| William Peter Blatty | Producer |
| David Salven | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 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 |
