The Exorcist (1973)

A visiting actress in Washington, D.C., notices dramatic and dangerous changes in the behavior and physical make-up of her 12-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, a young priest at nearby Georgetown University begins to doubt his faith while dealing with his mother’s terminal sickness. And, book-ending the story, a frail, elderly priest recognizes the necessity for a show-down with an old demonic enemy. ??Andrew Harmon Awards: 16 wins & 17 nominations totalBudget: $11,000,000 (estimated)Worldwide Gross: $441,306,145Soundtrack: Kanon For Orchestra and Tape (Written by Krzysztof Penderecki)William FriedkinEllen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair1973-12-26 (United States)tt0070047