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Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist(2023)
Status: Released
Date: 2023-10-05
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Time: 1h 45m
Overview:
A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Milkhaus
Familystyle Film
Movie: Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
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William Friedkin
Self
Ellen Burstyn
Self (archive footage)
Linda Blair
Self (archive footage)
Jason Miller
Self (archive footage)
Max von Sydow
Self (archive footage)
Lee J. Cobb
Self (archive footage)
Jack MacGowran
Self (archive footage)
William O'Malley
Self (archive footage)
William Peter Blatty
Self (archive footage)
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