Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 19, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre O. Philippe
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre O. Philippe
- Original Score
- Jon Hegel, Anthony Weeden
- Original Title
- Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Milkhaus, Screen Division, Exhibit A Pictures, Familystyle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre O. Philippe
Alexandre O. Philippe
Jon Hegel, Anthony Weeden
Robert Muratore
David Lawrence
Joey Porcelli, Kerry Deignan Roy, Matt Manfredi, Karyn Kusama, Randy Pharo
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre O. Philippe
Director
Jon Hegel
Original Music Composer
David Lawrence
Editor
Anthony Weeden
Original Music Composer
Kerry Deignan Roy
Producer
Robert Muratore
Director of Photography
Alexandre O. Philippe
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
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What is Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist about?
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.
Who directed Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist?
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist was directed by Alexandre O. Philippe.
Who stars in Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist?
The principal cast of Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist includes William Friedkin, Hikaru Baba, Yuka Niwa.
When was Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist released and how long is it?
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist was composed by Jon Hegel, Anthony Weeden.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist?
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).