[ad_1] William Friedkin. Photo: Matt Carr/Getty Images Filmmaker William Friedkin, whose thriller The French Connection won five Oscars in 1972 and who changed the face of horror the following year with The Exorcist, has died at the age of 87. Family friend Stephen Galloway shared the news with The Hollywood Reporter, confirming that Friedkin died… Continue reading ‘The Exorcist’ Director Was 87
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William Friedkin death: ‘Exorcist’ director was 87
[ad_1] William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s who was known for directing films such as “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died. Friedkin died Monday in Los Angeles, family friend Stephen Galloway confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. He was 87. Widely respected… Continue reading William Friedkin death: ‘Exorcist’ director was 87
William Friedkin death: ‘Exorcist’ director was 87
[ad_1] William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s who was known for directing films such as “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died. Friedkin died Monday in Los Angeles, family friend Stephen Galloway confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. He was 87. Widely respected… Continue reading William Friedkin death: ‘Exorcist’ director was 87