The Day of the Locust

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

19752h 25m6.4(113 votes)

Drama

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. It stars Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, and Burgess Meredith. The film runs for 2 hours 25 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 113 votes.

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Director

John Schlesinger

Cast

Donald Sutherland

Homer Simpson

Karen Black

Faye Greener

Burgess Meredith

Harry Greener

William Atherton

Tod Hackett

Geraldine Page

Big Sister

Richard Dysart

Claude Estee

Bo Hopkins

Earle Shoop

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Where can I watch The Day of the Locust?

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Who stars in The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust stars Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, and William Atherton, and was directed by John Schlesinger.

How long is The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes.

When did The Day of the Locust come out?

The Day of the Locust was released in 1975.

What genre is The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust is a drama film.

Is The Day of the Locust worth watching?

The Day of the Locust holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.