“Exorcist: The Beginning” is a 2004 film that falls under the Horror and Mystery genres. The film, set in 1947, focuses on Father Merrin, who abandons his faith and joins an archaeological excavation in Kenya where an ancient church has been discovered and something older is about to be awakened. The movie stars Stellan Skarsgård as Father Merrin, Izabella Scorupco as Sarah and James D’Arcy as Father Francis.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Exorcist: The Beginning” was filmed in several locations. Parts of the movie were filmed in Casablanca, Morocco. It was also shot at Cinecittà Studios in Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy, and additional scenes were filmed in Rome, Lazio, Italy. The filming took place from November 15, 2003, to February 22, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Stellan Skarsgård | Father Merrin |
| Izabella Scorupco | Sarah |
| James D’Arcy | Father Francis |
| Remy Sweeney | Joseph |
| Julian Wadham | Major Granville |
| Andrew French | Chuma |
| Ralph Brown | Sergeant Major |
| Ben Cross | Semelier |
| David Bradley | Father Gionetti |
| Alan Ford | Jefferies |
| Antonie Kamerling | Lieutenant Kessel |
| Eddie Osei | Emekwi |
| Patrick O’Kane | Bession |
| James Bellamy | James |
| Cecilia Amati | Little Dutch Girl |
| Matti Ristinen | Medieval Priest |
| James Paparella | Boy in Market |
| Silvio Jimenez Hernandez | Stricken Turkana Worker |
| Yemi Goodman Ajibade | Turkana Shaman |
| Michel Leroy | Tribesman in Hospital |
| John Sesay | Turkana Warrior #1 |
| Sayoh Lahai | Turkana Warrior #2 |
| Alessandro Casula | Preacher with Pazuzu |
| Alessandro Borgese | Roman soldier (uncredited) |
| Rupert Degas | The Devil (uncredited) (voice) |
| Joe Forbes | Hospital Clerk (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Renny Harlin.
- The writers of the movie were William Peter Blatty, William Wisher, and Caleb Carr.
- Other cast members included Remy Sweeney as Joseph, Julian Wadham as Major Granville, Andrew French as Chuma, Ralph Brown as Sergeant Major, Ben Cross as Semelier, David Bradley as Father Gionetti, Alan Ford as Jefferies, Antonie Kamerling as Lieutenant Kessel, and Eddie Osei as Emekwi.
- The film managed to grab 6 award nominations.
- It was released in Canada on 20 August 2004.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Casablanca, Morocco
- Latitude: 33.5731104
- Longitude: -7.589843399999999
- Place ID: ChIJOxGqeEfNpw0R0w8xT9jBBgs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Casablanca, Morocco
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Location Name: Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8517904
- Longitude: 12.5771795
- Place ID: ChIJa3tfotKJJRMRkvr_pCVJCIE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Via Tuscolana, 1055, 00173 Roma RM, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8967068
- Longitude: 12.4822025
- Place ID: ChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
