The exorcist / Warner Bros. Pictures ; a William Friedkin film ; written for the screen and produced by William Peter Blatty ; directed by William Friedkin.
The frightening and realistic tale of an innocent girl inhabited by a terrifying entity, her mother's frantic resolve to save her, and two priests, one doubt-ridden, the other a rock of faith, joined in battling ultimate evil. The extended director's cut includes over ten minutes of footage deleted before the film's 1973 release.
Record details
- ISBN: 1419888161
- ISBN: 9781419888168
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Extended director's cut.
- Publisher: [Burbank, California] : Warner Bros. Entertainment, [2010]
- Distributor: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, 2010.
- Copyright: ©2010
Content descriptions
General Note: | Wide screen. Based on the novel by William Peter Blatty. Originally released as a motion picture in 1973; extended director's cut originally released in 2000. Special features include original trailers, commentary by William Friedkin; TV and radio spots. |
Formatted Contents Note: | "The fear of God : the making of the Exorcist" (75 min.) ; 3 original trailers, commentary and a new introduction by William Friedkin. Music included in film. Kanon for orchestra and tape ; Cello concerto ; String quartet (1960) ; Polymorphia (Orchestra of the Cracow Philharmonia ; Henryk Czyz, conductor) ; Devils of Loudon (Hamburg State Opera ; Marek Janowski, conductor) / Krzysztof Penderecki -- Fantasia for strings / Hans Werner Henze -- (Tutti) Threnody I: Night of the electric insects / George Crumb -- Fliessend, äusserst zart from five pieces for orchestra, op. 10 / Anton Webern -- Beginnings (from the wind harp) -- Tubular bells / Mike Oldfield -- Study no. 1 ; Study no. 2 / David Borden -- Quiet village / Les Baxter. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Executive producer, Noel Marshall ; director of photography, Owen Roizman ; editor, Norman Gay. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran, Jason Miller, Linda Blair. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R; for strong language and disturbing images. |
System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby digital surround 5.1 EX, Dolby digital surround 5.1, Dolby digital stereo. |
Language Note: | Dialogue in English, French or Spanish with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
Awards Note: | Academy Awards, 1974: Winners: Best Sound, Robert Knudson, Christopher Newman; Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, William Peter Blatty.; Nominees: Best Picture, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Film Editing Golden Globes, 1974: Winners: Best Director, William Friedkin; Best Motion Picture (Drama); Best Screenplay (Motion Picture), William Peter Blatty; and Best Supporting Actress, Linda Blair ; Nominees: Most Promising Newcomer - Female, Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama, Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture |
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