The Exorcist

The Exorcist (1973)

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Film: The Exorcist (1973)

Ellen Burstyn

Jason Miller

Linda Blair

Max von Sydow

Lee J Cobb

Kitty Winn

Jack MacGowran

William O'Malley

William Friedkin

William Peter Blatty

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BBC Two - The Exorcist

A mother realises her 12-year-old daughter has been possessed by the devil.

When a 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics of others, doctors say they can do nothing. As people begin to die, the girl's mother realises her daughter has been possessed by the devil.

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.

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