The Day of the Locust
100 reviews
Drama
2h 25m
1975
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...
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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.
- DirectorJohn Schlesinger
- Release7 May 1975
- GenreDrama
- Duration2h 25m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate100 reviews
- Productions
Paramount Pictures, Long Road Productions
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

Natalie Schafer
Audrey Jennings

Jane Hoffman
Mrs. Odlesh

Paul Stewart
Helverston

John Hillerman
Ned Grote

Paul Jabara
Nightclub Entertainer

Norman Leavitt
Mr. Odlesh

Madge Kennedy
Mrs. Johnson

Florence Lake
Lee Sister #2

John War Eagle
Mr. Gingo

Nita Talbot
Joan

Alvin Childress
Butler

Angela Greene
Guest #4

William Castle
Director

Grainger Hines
French Lt.

DeForest Covan
Shoe Shine Boy

Robert Pine
Apprentice #1

Jerry Fogel
Apprentice #2

Dennis Dugan
Apprentice #3

David Ladd
Apprentice #4

Bob Holt
Tour Guide

Queenie Smith
Palsied Lady

Al Bain
Autograph Hunter (uncredited)
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