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.
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019) is a documentary and horror film directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, released on October 6, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars William Friedkin, Hikaru Baba and Yuka Niwa. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
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William Friedkin
as Self
Hikaru Baba
as Extra: Kyoto, Japan
Yuka Niwa
as Extra: Kyoto, Japan
Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, written by Alexandre O. Philippe, produced by Kerry Deignan Roy.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 46 ratings.
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,…
Reviewed on November 19, 2020
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The main cast of Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019) includes William Friedkin, Hikaru Baba and Yuka Niwa. The film was directed by Alexandre O. Philippe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist was released on October 6, 2019 and runs for 1h 45m.
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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