The Exorcist

Award-winners from The Exorcist

Linda Blair
Linda Blair
Character:Regan MacNeil
Born:January 22, 1959

Cast of The Exorcist

Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Lankester Merrin
Born:April 10, 1929
Age:84
Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn
Chris MacNeil
Born:December 7, 1932
Age:80
Lee J. Cobb
Lee J. Cobb
Lt. Kinderman
Born:Dec. 8, 1911
Died:Feb. 11, 1976
Mercedes McCambridge
Mercedes McCambridge
Demon
Born:Mar. 16, 1916
Died:Mar. 2, 2004
Jack MacGowran
Jack MacGowran
Burke Dennings
Born:Oct. 13, 1918
Died:Jan. 31, 1973
Barton Heyman
Barton Heyman
Dr. Klein
Born:Jan. 24, 1937
Died:May 15, 1996

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, William Peter Blatty
1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, William Friedkin
1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Linda Blair
1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, William Peter Blatty
1973 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, William Peter Blatty
1973 Academy Award for Sound Mixing, Chris Newman
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YearAward Nomination
1973 Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role, Ellen Burstyn
1973 Academy Award for Best Director, William Friedkin
1973 Academy Award for Best Picture, William Peter Blatty
1973 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Jason Miller
1973 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Linda Blair
1973 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, William Peter Blatty
1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, William Friedkin
1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film, Ellen Burstyn
1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Max von Sydow
1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Linda Blair
1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, William Peter Blatty
1973 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, William Friedkin
1973 Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Jerry Wunderlich
1974 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, William Peter Blatty
1974 Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female, Linda Blair
1974 Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Drama, William Peter Blatty
1973 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Owen Roizman
1973 Academy Award for Film Editing, Bud S. Smith
1973 Academy Award for Sound Mixing, Robert Knudson
1974 BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Chris Newman
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Prequels and sequels to The Exorcist

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the motion picture The Exorcist?
  • A:
    Mike Oldfield and Jack Nitzsche composed sheet music for the soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Which awards did the motion picture "The Exorcist" receive?
  • A:
    The movie won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the movie "The Exorcist"?
  • A:
    The runtime is 122 minutes.
  • Q:
    When was the motion picture "The Exorcist" premiered?
  • A:
    The movie premiered in December, 1973.
  • Q:
    Who directed the film "The Exorcist"?
  • A:
    William Friedkin directed the film.
  • Q:
    How much was the estimated budget for the production of the film "The Exorcist"?
  • A:
    $12 million was the cost to make this movie.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the film, "The Exorcist"?
  • A:
    The motion picture is rated R (USA).
  • Q:
    Which screenwriter wrote the film The Exorcist?
  • A:
    William Peter Blatty wrote the film's script.
  • Q:
    The motion picture, "The Exorcist" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The movie is categorized as... Horror film and Supernatural.
  • Q:
    What movie was the prequel to The Exorcist?
  • A:
    "Exorcist: The Beginning" is the name of the film's prequel.

Awards & Accolades

  • Best Adapted Screenplay
    1974
  • Best Special Effects
    1973
  • Golden Globe Award Best Motion Picture - Drama
    1974
  • Saturn Award For Best Horror Film
    1973
  • Saturn Award for Best Make-up
    1973
  • Sound Mixing
    1974

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