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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Extended director's cut & original theatrical version ; [Blu-ray version].
2 videodiscs (132 min. and 122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
A young girl becomes possessed by the devil and causes several violent deaths before she can be cured.
Disc 1. Extended director's cut (2000 version) -- Disc 2. Original theatrical cut (1973 version)
MPAA rating: R ; for strong language and disturbing images.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents ; screenplay by William Peter Blatty ; produced by William Peter Blatty ; directed by William Friedkin.
This Blu-ray disc requires a Blu-ray player will not play in standard DVD players.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1973.
Based on the novel by William Peter Blatty.
Special features: New 3-part documentary on the movie's production and legacy; Raising hell : filming 'The exorcist'; The exorcist locations : Georgetown then and now; Faces of evil : the different versions of 'The exorcist'; Commentary by director William Friedkin; 2 commentaries; Introduction by William Friedkin; Feature-length 1998 documentary : the fear of god: the making of 'The exorcist'; Interview gallery covering the topics : the original cut, the final reckoning and stairway to heaven; Original ending.
Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran, Jason Miller, Linda Blair.
Blu-ray disc, 1080p high definition, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; 6.1 Surround Dolby Digital.
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish. English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Academy Awards, 1973: Best Sound (Robert Knudson, Christopher Newman) ; Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (William Peter Blatt).