

The Day of the Locust
“By train, by car, by bus, they came to Hollywood... in search of a dream.”
Synopsis
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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The Day of the Locust Original Trailer (John Schlesinger, 1975)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 26, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Waldo Salt
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- The Day of the Locust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Long Road Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Schlesinger
Waldo Salt, Nathanael West
John Barry
Conrad Hall
Jim Clark
Jerome Hellman
Department Leadership Roster
John Schlesinger
Director
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Conrad Hall
Director of Photography
Waldo Salt
Screenplay
Jim Clark
Editor
Richard Macdonald
Production Design
Phil Adams
Stunt Coordinator
Jerome Hellman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day of the Locust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
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 principal cast of The Day of the Locust includes Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton, Geraldine Page.
When was The Day of the Locust released and how long is it?
The Day of the Locust was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day of the Locust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day of the Locust was composed by John Barry.
Is The Day of the Locust based on a book or true story?
The Day of the Locust is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nathanael West".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day of the Locust?
The Day of the Locust holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).



















