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The Exorcist (1973)

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The Exorcist
R
Horror

Director
William Friedkin
Release Date
December 26, 1973
Studio
Warner Home Video
Cast
Ellen Burstyn , Max Von Sydow , Linda Blair , Lee J. Cobb
Runtime
122 minutes
Main Genre
Horror

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