The Day of the Locust
Director: John Schlesinger
"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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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
Pepe Serna
Miguel
Lelia Goldoni
Mary Dove
Jackie Earle Haley
Adore Loomis
Billy Barty
Abe Kusich
Gloria LeRoy
Mrs. Loomis
In brief
The Day of the Locust (1975) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.4/10 from 113 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 2h 25min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Day of the Locust online?
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How long is The Day of the Locust?
The Day of the Locust runs 145 minutes (2h 25min).
What rating does The Day of the Locust have?
The Day of the Locust has an average rating of 6.4/10 based on 113 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Day of the Locust from?
The Day of the Locust was released in 1975.
