Based on the novel by William Peter Blatty.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1973.
"Includes 11 minutes of scenes and images deleted before the film's 1973 release"--Container.
Special features: Commentary by director William Friedkin [audio feature]; Cast & crew [text feature]; TV spots (1 min.); Radio spots [audio feature]; Theatrical trailers (4 min.); Text features: Behind the screams, Blatty and Friedkin: Vision and differences, The most famous scene not in the movie, Fast facts, Awards.
Director of photography, Owen Roizman, Billy Williams ; makeup artist, Dick Smith ; special effects, Marcel Vercoutere ; production design, Bill Malley ; editors, Evan Lottman, Norman Gay, Bud Smith ; special sound effects, Ron Nagle, Doc Siegel, Gonzalo Gavira, Bob Fine ; costume designer, Joe Fretwell ; technical advisors, John Nicola, Thomas Bermingham, William O'Malley, Norman E. Chase, Herbert E. Walker, Arthur I. Snyder.
DVD; Region 1, NTSC; 5.1 Dolby digital surround, 2.0 Dolby digital surround; widescreen presentation preserving the 1.85:1 aspect ratio of the original theatrical exhibition, enhanced for widescreen televisions.
In English with optional subtitles in English and French ; closed captioned in English.
National Film Preservation selection, 2010.
Academy Awards, 1974: Best Sound--Robert Knudson, Christopher Newman; Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium--William Peter Blatty.
Winner, 1974 Golden Globes: Best Director, Motion Picture--William Friedkin; Best Motion Picture, Drama; Best Screenplay, Motion Picture--William Peter Blatty; Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture--Linda Blair.
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