Where was The Exorcist filmed?
1974 film, directed by William Friedkin.
- New York City
The story is set in Washington, about 204 miles (328 km) from where it was filmed.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- Washington; D.C.
- Filmed in
- New York City
- Distance
- About 204 miles (328 km) between Washington and the nearest filming location.
About The Exorcist
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- Released
- 1974
- Director
- William Friedkin
- Cast
- Ellen BurstynMax von SydowLee J. CobbKitty WinnJack MacGowranLinda BlairWilliam O'MalleyPeter MastersonWilliam Peter BlattyRudolf Schündler
- Genre
- HorrorSatanicMysteryDramaSupernatural Horror
- Based on
- The Exorcist
- Awards
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama; Academy Award for Best Writing; Adapted Screenplay; Golden Globe Award for Best Director and 4 more
The story
In northern Iraq, priest Lankester Merrin takes part in an archaeological dig in the ancient ruins of Hatra.
Unaware of traditional superstitions regarding the board, she plays with it alone.
Regan's personality becomes violent, and medical tests find no physical cause.
Famous lines from The Exorcist
Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.
Captain who?Chris
Captain Howdy.Regan
Who's Captain Howdy?Chris
You're the best we've got.Tom
Wait a minute, you need two.Chris
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