| Edition |
Extended director's cut, widescreen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby digital. |
| Cast |
Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran, Jason Miller, Linda Blair. |
| Credits |
Executive producer, Noel Marshall. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1973. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for strong language and disturbing images. |
| Summary |
The frightening and realistic tale of an innocent girl inhabited by a terrifying entity, her mother's frantic resolve to save her, and two priests, one doubt-ridden, the other a rock of faith, joined in battling ultimate evil always leaves viewers breathless. The extended director's cut includes over ten minutes of footage deleted before the film's 1973 release. |
| Note |
Special features: Theatrical trailers, commentary by director William Friedkin; TV & radio spots. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, 1973, for Best Sound (Robert Knudson, Christopher Newman;and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, William Peter Blatt. Golden Globes, 1973: Best Director, William Friedkin; Best Motion Picture (Drama); Best Screenplay (Motion Picture), William Peter Blatty; and Best Supporting Actress, Linda Blair. |
| Language |
Dialogue in English, French or Spanish with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Demoniac possession -- Drama.
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Exorcism -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Horror films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Friedkin, William.
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Burstyn, Ellen, 1932-
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Sydow, Max von, 1929-2020
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Blair, Linda.
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Cobb, Lee J., 1911-1976.
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Blatty, William Peter
Exorcist.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Exorcist |
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Fear of God, the making of the Exorcist.
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| ISBN |
1419888161 |
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9781419888168 |
| Standard No. |
883929101436 |
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883929155798 |
| Music No. |
3000032565 Warner Home Video |
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