William Peter Blatty

William Peter Blatty

Born: January 7, 1928
Died: January 12, 2017
in New York, New York, U.S

Movies for William Peter Blatty...

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Title: Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 5, 2023
Type: Movie
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.
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What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael
Title: What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael
Character: Self
Released: March 22, 2019
Type: Movie
Pauline Kael (1919–2001) was undoubtedly one of the greatest names in film criticism. A Californian native, she wrote her first review in 1953 and joined ‘The New Yorker’ in 1968. Praised for her highly opinionated and feisty writing style and criticised for her subjective and sometimes ruthless reviews, Kael’s writing was refreshingly and intensely rooted in her experience of watching a film as a member of the audience. Loved and hated in equal measure – loved by other critics for whom she was immensely influential, and hated by filmmakers whose films she trashed - Kael destroyed films that have since become classics such as The Sound of Music and raved about others such as Bonnie and Clyde. She was also aware of the perennial difficulties for women working in the movies and in film criticism, and fiercely fought sexism, both in her reviews and in her media appearances.
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Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist
Title: Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist
Released: October 8, 2013
Type: Movie
Forty years after his novel was published, The Exorcist's author, screenwriter and producer return to where it all began.
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The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now
Title: The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 2010
Type: Movie
Friedkin and Roizman talk about the film's Georgetown locales, and side-by-side comparisons between the 1973 locations and their modern 2010 counterparts are examined.
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Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist
Title: Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist
Character: Himself
Released: May 10, 2010
Type: Movie
2010 documentary on William Friedkin's 1973 horror classic, featuring the never before seen on set footage of cinematographer Owen Roizman.
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Exorcists: The True Story
Title: Exorcists: The True Story
Character: Lui-même
Released: August 1, 2004
Type: Movie
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The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau
Title: The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau
Character: self
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
DA-DUN DA-DUN DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUUUUN Henry Mancini’s iconic score, Peter Sellers’ bumbling Inspector Clouseau, and those unforgettable animated opening sequences - delve into the history of the Pink Panther films, the pink diamond hunting comedy-mystery franchise that was a smash hit, made a megastar of Peter Sellers and spawned an empire. Paul Joyce’s typically thorough and entertaining documentary focuses on star Peter Sellers’ creation of a comedy icon and his relationship with director Blake Edwards. Hosted by Burt Kwouk, who played Clousea’s manservant and martial arts sparring partner Cato, and featuring interviews with Mark Kermode, Herbert Lom (Chief Inspector Dreyfus), Graham Stark (Pepi) and more, THE CURIOUS CASE OF INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU is a must-see... if you can catch it!
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The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
Title: The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
Character: Self - Author & Producer
Released: June 13, 1998
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, The Exorcist. Includes interviews with Linda Blair and the other stars of the film, along with commentary from the director and writer on some of the deeper meanings behind the elements they used to terrify their audiences, and previously unreleased footage including make-up tests and deleted scenes.
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Hollywood Ghost Stories
Title: Hollywood Ghost Stories
Character: Himself
Released: September 24, 1986
Type: Movie
An investigation into the reports of houses in Hollywood that are supposedly haunted by the ghosts of dead movie stars.
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The Ninth Configuration
Title: The Ninth Configuration
Character: Dr. Fromme (uncredited)
Released: February 29, 1980
Type: Movie
Army psychiatrist Colonel Kane is posted to a secluded gothic castle housing a military asylum. With a reserved calm, he indulges the inmates' delusions, allowing them free rein to express their fantasies.
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The Exorcist
Title: The Exorcist
Character: The Producer (uncredited)
Released: December 26, 1973
Type: Movie
When a charming 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do. As people begin to die, the girl's mother realizes her daughter has been possessed by the devil--and that her daughter's only possible hope lies with two priests and the ancient rite of demonic exorcism.
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No Place to Land
Title: No Place to Land
Character: Policeman (as Bill Blatty)
Released: October 3, 1958
Type: Movie
A cropduster pilot finds himself caught between two women—one who loves him and the other, who doesn’t handle rejection well, who’s out to destroy him.