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The Exorcist

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.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 Oct 2023 22:20
BBC Four

Music Played

  • Mike Oldfield

    Tubular Bells

Credits

Chris MacNeil Ellen Burstyn
Father Karras Jason Miller
Regan Linda Blair
Father Merrin Max von Sydow
Lt. Kinderman Lee J Cobb
Sharon Kitty Winn
Burke Dennings Jack MacGowran
Father Dyer William O'Malley
Director William Friedkin
Writer William Peter Blatty

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Oct 2021 22:40
    BBC Two
  • Thu 4 Nov 2021 22:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 29 Oct 2022 23:55
    BBC Two
  • Mon 31 Oct 2022 22:00
    BBC Three
  • Sat 10 Jun 2023 00:30
    BBC One
  • Wed 14 Jun 2023 22:00
    BBC Three
  • Mon 2 Oct 2023 22:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 2 Oct 2023 23:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Thu 5 Oct 2023 22:20
    BBC Four

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