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The Exorcist

Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

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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. Show less

Contributors

Chris MacNeil:
Ellen Burstyn
Father Karras:
Jason Miller
Father Merrin:
Max von Sydow
Lt. Kinderman:
Lee J Cobb
Sharon:
Kitty Winn
Burke Dennings:
Jack MacGowran
Father Dyer:
William O'Malley

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