The Exorcist III
1990 · 6.3/10
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William Peter Blatty
Director & actor · born 7 January 1928 · New York, New York, USA
William Peter Blatty (January 7, 1928 – January 12, 2017) was an American writer, director and producer. He is best known for his 1971 novel The Exorcist and for his screenplay for the 1973 film adaptation. Blatty won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Exorcist, and was nominated for Best Picture as its producer. The film also earned Blatty a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama as producer.
Born and raised in New York City, Blatty received his bachelor's degree in English from Georgetown University in 1950, and his master's degree in English literature from the George Washington University. Following completion of his master's degree in 1954, he joined the United States Air Force and served in the Psychological Warfare Division where he attained the rank of first lieutenant. After service in the air force, he worked for the United States Information Agency in Beirut.
Where to start: The Exorcist (1973).
As director 2
As actor 10
What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael
2019 · 6.7/10
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Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist
2013 · 5.0/10
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Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist
2010 · 6.0/10
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Exorcists: The True Story
2004 · 8.0/10
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The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau
2002 · 7.0/10
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The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
1998 · 7.4/10
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Hollywood Ghost Stories
1986 · 5.3/10
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The Ninth Configuration
1980 · 6.4/10
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The Exorcist
1973 · 7.8/10
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No Place to Land
1958 · 3.5/10
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What is the best William Peter Blatty movie?
By viewer score, The Exorcist (1973) at 7.8/10.
What are William Peter Blatty’s most popular movies?
The Exorcist, The Exorcist III, The Ninth Configuration.
How many movies has William Peter Blatty made?
12 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 10 as actor.