Father Lankester Merrin’s (Max von Sydow) Suit

Prop facts

Movie
The Exorcist (1973)
Year
1973
Type
Original
Category
Costumes / Wardrobe
Usage
Screen-used
Status
Showcase
Listed by
HHO
Listed since
October 2025

Description

"What an excellent day for an exorcism," When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl named Regan MacNeil, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life. This is Father Lankester Merrin’s suit worn by Max von Sydow in the 1973 classic, The Exorcist. Father Merrin assists Father Karras in exorcising the demon known as Pazuzu. The suit has a sewn in tag from the costume supplier connecting this to the 1973 film.

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