The Day of the Locust

Name: The Day of the Locust
Genre: Drama
Released: 1975
Duration: 145 min
Cast: Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton, Geraldine Page

1975 · 145 min · Director: John Schlesinger

The Day of the Locust (1975) is a drama, directed by John Schlesinger. It stars Donald Sutherland and Karen Black. The 145-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

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What The Day of the Locust Is About

Hollywood in the thirties. Tod Hackett is a young painter who has found work in a studio art department and become infatuated with his neighbour Faye. Faye wants to act and has no talent for it; instead she takes the life that Homer Simpson, a solitary accountant, can offer her. Around them move failures, extras and cockfighters. John Schlesinger directed, from Nathanael West's novel of 1939. The name is not a coincidence: the cartoon Homer Simpson was named after this book. It ends in a lynch mob erupting at a premiere, very violent, with a child's death.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Day of the Locust about?

Hollywood in the thirties. Tod Hackett is a young painter who has found work in a studio art department and become infatuated with his neighbour Faye.

Where can I watch The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust runs for 145 minutes (2h 25m).

When did The Day of the Locust come out?

The Day of the Locust was released in 1975.

Who directed The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust was directed by John Schlesinger.

Who stars in The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust stars Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton.

What is The Day of the Locust's rating?

The Day of the Locust holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.