The Day of the Locust (1975)
The Day of the Locust is a 1975 drama movie directed by John Schlesinger, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Donald Sutherland, Karen Black and Burgess Meredith.
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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What is The Day of the Locust about?
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.
When was The Day of the Locust released?
The Day of the Locust was released on 7 May 1975.
How long is The Day of the Locust?
The Day of the Locust runs 2h 25m.
Who made The Day of the Locust?
The Day of the Locust was directed by John Schlesinger.
Where can I watch The Day of the Locust?
The Day of the Locust is available on Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Day of the Locust
Watch free: Hoopla
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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
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