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When William Friedkin Remade 'The Wages of Fear' to Make a Point About Vietnam

'Sorcerer' towers above its peers as a cathartic sociocultural text from the late 1970s.

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The William Friedkin Movie That Put 50 Crew Members in the Hospital

The director of 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection' came down with malaria himself during this rough shoot.

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William Friedkin's Final Movie Is an Intense, Certified Fresh Masterpiece

The final film from William Friedkin is a captivating courtroom drama.

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'The Exorcist's Alternate Ending Changes the Movie's Meaning

William Friedkin subtly told two different stories.

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Why People Think Michael Mann Sued William Friedkin

The ‘Ferrari’ and ‘Heat’ director (allegedly) had it out for the man behind ‘The Exorcist.’

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Kiefer Sutherland Celebrates William Friedkin in 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial' Featurette [Exclusive]

Friedkin's final film marked a long-desired team-up with the '24' star.

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'The Exorcist's Iconic Theme Wasn’t Even Supposed To Be in the Movie

Director William Friedkin wasn’t happy with the soundtrack until he found the perfect song by accident.

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Guillermo del Toro Will Never Forget This Piece of Advice From Director William Friedkin

The Academy Award-winning director was the late Friedkin's "insurance" on 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial'.

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Father Amorth in William Friedkin's 2017 documentary The Devil and Father Amorth
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There's a Real-Life Murderer Hiding in ‘The Exorcist’

'The Exorcist' doesn't just have ties to demons but murder too.

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'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial' Review: William Friedkin's Final Film Is All Talk, No Substance

A troupe of dedicated, impressive actors are only just enough to make this play adaptation watchable.

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No One Hated 'The Exorcist II' More Than William Friedkin

Friedkin, the original film's director, was not kind to its first sequel.

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William Friedkin's Final Film 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial' Sets Fall Release Date

The war drama from the late director will air on Paramount+ and Showtime this fall.

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Every William Friedkin Movie, Ranked From Worst to Best

From 'The French Connection' to 'The Exorcist,' the late Oscar winner left a permanent park on cinema.

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This William Friedkin Thriller Got Slapped With a Controversial NC-17 Rating

Though it's far from comfortable viewing, this pitch-black comedy crime-thriller starring Matthew McConaughey is a film you'll never forget.

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The Unrealized William Friedkin Projects We Wish We Could've Seen

The 'Exorcist' director sought to make a UFO thriller, as well as two action-packed blockbusters.

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William Friedkin's 'Cruising' Doesn't Deserve Its Homophobic Reputation

William Friedkin’s subversive thriller is an indictment of the homophobic status quo that was unfairly judged before it even hit theaters.

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Remembering William Friedkin, Whose ‘The Exorcist’ Will Forever Remain the Pinnacle of Horror

The late director leaves behind a legacy of fear most felt in one of the most enduring horror films you will ever have the opportunity to witness.

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