The Day of the Locust(1975)
By train, by car, by bus, they came to Hollywood... in search of a dream.
The Day of the Locust Synopsis
Hollywood, 1930s. Tod Hackett, a young painter who tries to make his way as an art director in the lurid world of film industry, gets infatuated with his neighbor Faye Greener, an aspiring actress who prefers the life that Homer Simpson, a lone accountant, can offer her.
The Day of the Locust (1975) is a drama film directed by John Schlesinger, released on May 7, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith and William Atherton. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 113 ratings.
- Director:
- John Schlesinger
- Writers:
- Nathanael West, Waldo Salt
- Producers:
- Jerome Hellman
- Cinematographer:
- Conrad Hall
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Long Road Productions
- Status:
- Released
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The Day of the Locust Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald Sutherland
as Homer Simpson
Karen Black
as Faye Greener
Burgess Meredith
as Harry Greener
William Atherton
as Tod Hackett
Geraldine Page
as Big Sister
Richard Dysart
as Claude Estee
Bo Hopkins
as Earle Shoop
Pepe Serna
as Miguel
Lelia Goldoni
as Mary Dove
Jackie Earle Haley
as Adore Loomis
Billy Barty
as Abe Kusich
Gloria LeRoy
as Mrs. Loomis
Key crew
Directed by John Schlesinger, written by Nathanael West and Waldo Salt, produced by Jerome Hellman.
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The Day of the Locust Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 113 ratings.
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The Day of the Locust – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Day of the Locust online?
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The Day of the Locust (1975) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Day of the Locust?
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The main cast of The Day of the Locust (1975) includes Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton and Geraldine Page. The film was directed by John Schlesinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day of the Locust released?
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The Day of the Locust was released on May 7, 1975 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is The Day of the Locust worth watching?
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The Day of the Locust (1975) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 113 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Day of the Locust?
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