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The Exorcist III
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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
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(8 articles)
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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:
Some lobby cards show scenes that were cut from the film, such as a scene with a beheaded priest. more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: The car chase completely mixes up the geography of Georgetown. more
Quotes:
Patient X: I still hear from her occasionally, screaming. I think the dead should shut up, unless there's something to say. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "E! True Hollywood Story: Curse of the Exorcist" (2004) more

FAQ

Does this film contradict "Exorcist II?"
Does this film shed any more light on what happened to Regan after Exorcist II?
Is "The Exorcist III" based on a book?
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32 out of 45 people found the following comment useful.
simple minds with no attention span, 16 October 2004
10/10
Author: miss_thing from USA

WOW....from the looks of these messages, you guys just don't GET IT. This movie is based on the direct sequel to the original Exorcist, it's called "Legion". You would know the reference if you hadn't been snoring your way through the second half of the film. Karras's return is explained and quite believably I might add near the middle of the film by the doctor at the institution where he is being held, again I think people were catching some ZZZs here too...but I don't see how. The direction is wonderful, the story is CREEPY and George C. Scott and Brad Dourif (the voice of horror movies' "Chucky") are incredible. The end of the film (especially the catatonic woman) were scary and tense. Anyone who says that this is not a sequel is just hating and obviously is not a fan of the franchise or they would have followed it. But, I guess this film is not for everyone, it's a deep dialogue and character driven film, not one for the intellectually weak and ADHD people out there.

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