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The Day of the Locust (1975)

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

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Released May 7, 1975Runtime 2h 25mDirector John Schlesinger

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 of The Day of the Locust

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Homer Simpson
Karen Black

Karen Black

Faye Greener
Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

Harry Greener
William Atherton

William Atherton

Tod Hackett
Geraldine Page

Geraldine Page

Big Sister
Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Claude Estee
Bo Hopkins

Bo Hopkins

Earle Shoop
Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

Miguel
Lelia Goldoni

Lelia Goldoni

Mary Dove
Jackie Earle Haley

Jackie Earle Haley

Adore Loomis
Billy Barty

Billy Barty

Abe Kusich
Gloria LeRoy

Gloria LeRoy

Mrs. Loomis

About The Day of the Locust

Where can I watch The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in The Day of the Locust?

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

Who directed The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust was directed by John Schlesinger.

How long is The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust has a runtime of 2h 25m.

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.