Ellen Burstynscreen performanceEllen Burstyn plays Chris MacNeil in The Exorcist.
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Chris MacNeil
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Chris MacNeil in The Exorcist (1973), played by Ellen Burstyn.
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Film guide · 1 film · 1973Main sequence runtime: 2h 2m
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1973 · 2h 2m
Portrayed by Ellen Burstyn · screen performanceEllen Burstyn is credited as Chris MacNeil in The Exorcist (1973).
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Screen credits: The Exorcist (1973) — Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil.
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