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The Day of the Locust

The Day of the Locust

By train, by car, by bus, they came to Hollywood... in search of a dream.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Day of the Locust
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1975-05-07
  • Runtime: 145 minutes
  • Rating: 6.439/10 (106 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Long Road Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.4455
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

as Homer Simpson

Karen Black

Karen Black

as Faye Greener

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

as Harry Greener

William Atherton

William Atherton

as Tod Hackett

Geraldine Page

Geraldine Page

as Big Sister

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

as Claude Estee

Bo Hopkins

Bo Hopkins

as Earle Shoop

Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

as Miguel

Lelia Goldoni

Lelia Goldoni

as Mary Dove

Jackie Earle Haley

Jackie Earle Haley

as Adore Loomis

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Day Of The Locust (Modern Trailer)

Unboxing

The Day of the Locust Original Trailer (John Schlesinger, 1975)

The Day of the Locust (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER

The Day of the Locust (1975) 35mm HD trailer

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Keywords

based on novel or bookcinema on cinemamovie businesssocial satirehollywoodlos angeles, californialynch mobdisturbedaccountantlonely man1930smovie mogulaspiring artistold hollywoodeve of world war iifilm industrybaffled

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1975-05-07.

Who are the main actors in The Day of the Locust?

The main cast includes Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton, Geraldine Page, .

Where can I watch The Day of the Locust online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Day of the Locust is available.

Is The Day of the Locust based on a true story?

By train, by car, by bus, they came to Hollywood... in search of a dream.

What is the IMDb rating of The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust has an IMDb rating of 6.439/10 based on 106 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Day of the Locust?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Day of the Locust?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, Long Road Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Day of the Locust filmed?

The Day of the Locust was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Day of the Locust?

The total runtime of The Day of the Locust is 145 minutes.

Is The Day of the Locust suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Day of the Locust?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Day of the Locust.

Does The Day of the Locust have a post-credit scene?

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