
About
12-year-old Regan MacNeil begins to adapt an explicit new personality as strange events befall the local area of Georgetown. Her mother becomes torn between science and superstition in a desperate bid to save her daughter, and ultimately turns to her last hope: Father Damien Karras, a troubled priest who is struggling with his own faith.
Cast

Ellen Burstyn
Chris MacNeil

Linda Blair
Regan Teresa MacNeil

Max von Sydow
Father Lankester Merrin

Lee J. Cobb
Lt. William F. Kinderman

Kitty Winn
Sharon Spencer

Jack MacGowran
Burke Dennings

Jason Miller
Father Damien Karras

William O'Malley
Father Joseph Dyer

Barton Heyman
Dr. Samuel Klein
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Lists
#214 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
#206 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
#3 on AFI's 100 years...100 thrills AFI
Awards
Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
Oscar for Best Sound Chris Newman
Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role Ellen Burstyn