LaserDisc Review

Exorcist, The

Genre: Horror

Reviewed in Issue 31 of Widescreen Review

Picture
2.5
Sound
2.5

Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran, Jason Miller & Linda Blair

Disc Information
Studio/Distributor Warner Home Video
Catalog Number 16176
MPAA Rating R
Retail Price $39.98
Running Time 122
Color Type Color
Chaptered/Scene Access Yes
Closed Captioned Yes
Theatrical Release 1973
LD Release Date 10/98
THX Digitally Mastered No
Credits
Director William Friedkin
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Stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran, Jason Miller & Linda Blair
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Soundtrack Dolby Digital Surround
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Special Features

Special features on both include a BBC documentary, audio commentary and introduction by William Friedkin.

Story Synopsis

A tale of possession that shocked millions, The Exorcist won Academy Awards® for Best Adapted Screenplay (William Peter Blatty from his own novel) and Best Sound. A desperate mother (Ellen Burstyn) seeks help for her possessed daughter from the doubtful Father Karras (Jason Miller) and a dedicated Jesuit exorcist (Max von Sydow).

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