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Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2023)

73% User Rating
1h 45min
Documentary
Horror

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.

Alexandre O. PhilippeDirector

Cast

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William Friedkin

William Friedkin

Self

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Self (archive footage)

Linda Blair

Linda Blair

Self (archive footage)

Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Self (archive footage)

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Self (archive footage)

Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb

Self (archive footage)

Jack MacGowran

Jack MacGowran

Self (archive footage)

William O'Malley

William O'Malley

Self (archive footage)

William Peter Blatty

William Peter Blatty

Self (archive footage)

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Vasiliki Maliaros

Self (archive footage)

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Hikaru Baba

Extra: Kyoto, Japan

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Yuka Niwa

Extra: Kyoto, Japan

Dick Smith

Dick Smith

Self (archive footage)

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Self (archive footage)

Alexandre O. Philippe

Alexandre O. Philippe

Self (interviewer)

Bernard Herrmann

Bernard Herrmann

Self (archive footage)

Mercedes McCambridge

Mercedes McCambridge

Self (archive footage)

Kitty Winn

Kitty Winn

Self (archive footage)

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Vincent Russell

Self (archive footage)

Eileen Dietz

Eileen Dietz

Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro

Self (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Reviews (1)

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Rating 100%

November 19, 2020

For those with a love for 'The Exorcist', but haven't read up on much of the behind-the-scenes details, this documentary will provide great stories and fascinating moments from the man who put it all together. But 'Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist' isn't just an analysis of Friedkin's finest work, or an uncovering of his influences and processes. It's a fascinating, no smoke and mirrors insight, honest portrait that allows a legendary director to not only explain his magnum opus, but who he is as an artist and as a man. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-an-utterly-fascinating-chat-with-a-legend-of-cinema

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Leap of Faith - Official Trailer [HD] | A Shudder Exclusive

Leap of Faith - Official Trailer [HD] | A Shudder Exclusive

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