

Exorcist II: The Heretic
1977-06-17 · 118 min · ★ 4.5
Bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil for years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator and a research specialist free her from its grasp?
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- Directors
- John Boorman
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 14,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 30,749,142
Top Cast
Linda BlairRegan MacNeil
Richard BurtonFather Philip Lamont
Louise FletcherDr. Gene Tuskin
Max von SydowFather Lankester Merrin
James Earl JonesOlder Kokumo
Ned BeattyEdwards
Kitty WinnSharon Spencer
Paul HenreidThe Cardinal
Belinda BeattyLiz
Rose PortilloSpanish Girl
Barbara CasonMrs. Phalor
Tiffany KinneyDeaf Girl
Joey GreenYoung Kokumo
Ken RenardAbbot
Hank GarrettConductor
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