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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.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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01:53
Mike Oldfield
Tubular Bells
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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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
- Thu 4 Nov 2021 22:00
- Sat 29 Oct 2022 23:55
- Mon 31 Oct 2022 22:00
- Sat 10 Jun 2023 00:30
- Wed 14 Jun 2023 22:00
- Mon 2 Oct 2023 22:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Mon 2 Oct 2023 23:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Thu 5 Oct 2023 22:20
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