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The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) -- The Inspector chases the man known as "X" around the world.
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) -- The Inspector is given Private Bowser, a very energetic dog in his efforts to track down a thief.
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) -- Deux Deux drinks a flask of something and keeps changing into a big green monster who beats up and shoots the Inspector.
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) -- Spider Pierre (who has four arms and a spider-web gun) picks pockets, especially those of the Inspector
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) -- The Inspector handcuffs himself to Toulouse Le Moose and throws away the key so he cannot escape him.

Overview

Date of Birth:
7 January 1928, New York City, New York, USA more
Trivia:
He really loved Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005); he said to The Houston Chronicle that... more
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(18 articles)
The Colour of Fear is Orange
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Happy Halloween! See the Top 13 Scary Flicks of All Time! Boo!
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Alternate Names:
Bill Blatty

Filmography

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Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005)   (movie The Exorcist) 2005 - 5.5 (3,686)
AKAs:
  • Paul Schrader's Exorcist: The Original Prequel (USA: complete title)
- 2. Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) (movie The Exorcist) 2004 - 5.0 (14,627)
- 3. The Exorcist III (1990)   (novel "Legion") (screenplay) 1990 - 5.9 (7,174)
AKAs:
  • Exorcist 3 (Philippines: English title)
  • William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III (USA: complete title)
- 4. The Ninth Configuration (1980)   (novel "Twinkle Twinkle Killer Kane") (screenplay) 1980 - 7.1 (2,048)
AKAs:
  • Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane
- 5. Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)   (characters) 1977 - 3.5 (7,214)
AKAs:
  • The Exorcist 2 (International: English title: informal alternative title)
- 6. "Insight" (1960)   (2 episodes, 1968-1975) 1975 - 6.6 (38)
- 7. The Exorcist (1973)   (novel) (written for the screen by) 1973 $358M 8.1 (91,998)
AKAs:
  • The Exorcist 2000 (Australia: cable TV title)
  • The Exorcist: The Version You Haven't Seen Yet (USA: recut version)
  • The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen (USA: promotional title)
  • William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist (USA: reissue title)
- 8. Darling Lili (1970) (writer) 1970 - 6.1 (784)
- 9. The Great Bank Robbery (1969) (writer) 1969 - 5.6 (161)
- 10. Gunn (1967) (screenplay) 1967 - 6.2 (90)
- 11. What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) (writer) 1966 - 6.5 (573)
- 12. Promise Her Anything (1965) (writer) 1965 - 5.1 (176)
- 13. John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! (1965) (writer) 1965 - 4.9 (306)
- 14. A Shot in the Dark (1964) (screenplay) 1964 - 7.6 (9,225)
- 15. The Man from the Diners' Club (1963) (writer) (as Bill Blatty) 1963 - 6.4 (115)
Actor
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- 1. The Ninth Configuration (1980)   (uncredited) Dr. Fromme 1980 - 7.1 (2,048)
AKAs:
  • Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane
- 2. The Exorcist (1973)   (uncredited) Producer 1973 $358M 8.1 (91,998)
AKAs:
  • The Exorcist 2000 (Australia: cable TV title)
  • The Exorcist: The Version You Haven't Seen Yet (USA: recut version)
  • The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen (USA: promotional title)
  • William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist (USA: reissue title)
- 3. No Place to Land (1958)   (as Bill Blatty) Policeman 1958 - 4.6 (16)
AKAs:
  • Man Mad (UK)
Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Exorcist III (1990)   1990 - 5.9 (7,174)
AKAs:
  • Exorcist 3 (Philippines: English title)
  • William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III (USA: complete title)
- 2. The Ninth Configuration (1980)   1980 - 7.1 (2,048)
AKAs:
  • Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Ninth Configuration (1980)   (producer) 1980 - 7.1 (2,048)
AKAs:
  • Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane
- 2. The Exorcist (1973)   (producer) 1973 $358M 8.1 (91,998)
AKAs:
  • The Exorcist 2000 (Australia: cable TV title)
  • The Exorcist: The Version You Haven't Seen Yet (USA: recut version)
  • The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen (USA: promotional title)
  • William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist (USA: reissue title)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Fear of God: 25 Years of 'The Exorcist' (1998) (TV) (thanks) 1998 - 8.1 (211)
Self
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- 1. Exorcists: The True Story (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - 6.1 (12)
- 2. Mel Gibson: God's Lethal Weapon (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - 6.0 (95)
- 3. The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) (TV) Himself 2002 - 6.6 (5)
- 4. Between Two Worlds (2002) (V) Himself 2002 - 5.1 (21)
- 5. "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - -
- 6. The Fear of God: 25 Years of 'The Exorcist' (1998) (TV) Himself - Author & Producer 1998 - 8.1 (211)
- 7. "The Unexplained" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 8.3 (10)
1 TV episode:
- 8. Hollywood Ghost Stories (1986) Himself 1986 - 6.7 (24)
- 9. "The Merv Griffin Show" (1962)   Himself (1 episode, 1974) 1974 - 7.3 (95)
- 10. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)   Himself (6 episodes, 1971-1973) 1973 - 8.3 (462)
AKAs:
  • The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)

Additional Details

Other Works:
Unsold pilot: In 1965 he wrote the pilot for a sitcom called "Which Way to the Mecca, Jack" about a swinging Middle Eastern king who uses American aid to increase the size of his harem. more
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1 Article more
Genres:
Comedy | Music | Documentary | Talk-Show more
Plot Keywords:
Based On Novel | Beautiful Woman | Demon | Murder more

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