

1973 · 2h 2m · Movie
Something almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this house…And a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist.
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
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In theaters: December 26, 1973
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William O'Malley
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