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Overview

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Writers (WGA):
William Peter Blatty (novel)
William Peter Blatty (screenplay)
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Release Date:
17 August 1990 (USA) more
Tagline:
Do you dare walk these steps again? more
Plot:
A police lieutenant in Georgetown mourns the anniversary of a priest's death as a serial killer strikes. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(8 articles)
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Words can't explain more (202 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

George C. Scott ... Kinderman
Ed Flanders ... Father Dyer

Brad Dourif ... The Gemini Killer
Jason Miller ... Patient X

Nicol Williamson ... Father Morning
Scott Wilson ... Dr. Temple

Nancy Fish ... Nurse Allerton
George DiCenzo ... Stedman (as George Dicenzo)
Don Gordon ... Ryan
Lee Richardson ... University President
Grand L. Bush ... Sergeant Atkins
Mary Jackson ... Mrs. Clelia
Viveca Lindfors ... Nurse X

Ken Lerner ... Dr. Freedman
Tracy Thorne ... Nurse Keating
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Exorcist 3 (Philippines: English title)
Exorcist III: Legion (USA) (working title)
The Exorcist 3 (USA) (alternative spelling)
The Exorcist III: Legion (USA) (trailer title)
William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III (USA) (complete title)
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Runtime:
110 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Favorite film of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The size of the bandage and the tape across James Venamun's nose changes size several times. more
Quotes:
Patient X: [flashback from 'The Exorcist'] Take Me. Come into Me! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998) (TV) more

FAQ

Similarly, how were Kinderman and Karras meant to be good friends? They only spoke a few times in the first film.
Is "The Exorcist III" based on a book?
Does this film contradict "Exorcist II?"
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50 out of 67 people found the following comment useful.
Words can't explain, 8 October 2004
10/10
Author: universe56 from Raleigh, NC

Funny how unorthodox arrangement and scenarios incite unspeakably talented film-making. I can't think of another movie which has an author adapting his own novel into a screenplay AND directing a movie. The exorcist III is by far the best horror/thriller of all time and I don't see it being topped at anytime. It is so much better than the first, the sole reason why they decided to add footage to the original containing elements from the third installment. IF the original exorcist WERE better than the exorcist III, why would they edit the original using the very same elements used in the Third? I can't explain that, but some believe it. I believe many have not seen the Exorcist III, and even after watching it they simply do not understand it to be frightened by it. The exorcist III combines true character development with crime drama, horror, and suspense, utterly perfect movie making. Jtown

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