Locusts
Synopsis
A swarm of locusts appears on the horizon near a Midwestern town and the inhabitants must find a way to destroy or divert them before the insects devour the area's valuable crops
Top Cast
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Ben Johnson
Amos Fletcher
Ron Howard
Donny Fletcher
Katherine Helmond
Claire Fletcher
Lisa Gerritsen
Sissy Fletcher
Belinda Balaski
Janet Willimer
Rance Howard
Aaron
Robert Cruse
Cully Cullitan
William Speerstra
Ace Teverley
Robert Koons
Klanser
Bob W. Hoffman
Tom
Les Kimber
Jim
Jacqueline Dunckel
Mrs. Hensen
Jack Goth
Hank
Nancy Dunckel
Lilah
Michael James
Cory
Mary D. Kent
Bess
Trevor Hayden
Ramsden
William Berry
Bus Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert M. Young
- Original Score
- Pete Carpenter, Mike Post
- Original Title
- Locusts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Carson Productions, Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard T. Heffron
Robert M. Young
Pete Carpenter, Mike Post
Neil MacDonald
Michael Donohew, Herbert Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Richard T. Heffron
Director
Robert M. Young
Writer
Herbert Wright
Producer
Pete Carpenter
Original Music Composer
Mike Post
Original Music Composer
Neil MacDonald
Editor
Robert Magahay
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Locusts.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Locusts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Locusts about?
A swarm of locusts appears on the horizon near a Midwestern town and the inhabitants must find a way to destroy or divert them before the insects devour the area's valuable crops
Who directed Locusts?
Locusts was directed by Richard T. Heffron.
Who stars in Locusts?
The principal cast of Locusts includes Ben Johnson, Ron Howard, Katherine Helmond, Lisa Gerritsen, Belinda Balaski.
When was Locusts released and how long is it?
Locusts was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Locusts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Locusts was composed by Pete Carpenter, Mike Post.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Locusts?
Locusts holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).