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6.4 / 10(114 votes)IMDbR19752h 25mUnited States of America

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

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 7, 1975

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

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

Director

John Schlesinger

Screenplay & Story

Waldo Salt, Nathanael West

Original Score & Music

John Barry

Director of Photography

Conrad Hall

Film Editing

Jim Clark

Producers

Jerome Hellman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Nathanael West

Department Leadership Roster

John Schlesinger

John Schlesinger

Director

John Barry

John Barry

Original Music Composer

Conrad Hall

Conrad Hall

Director of Photography

Waldo Salt

Waldo Salt

Screenplay

Jim Clark

Jim Clark

Editor

Richard Macdonald

Production Design

Phil Adams

Stunt Coordinator

Jerome Hellman

Jerome Hellman

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

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.).