The Locusts
“Every betrayal begins with trust.”
Synopsis
Delilah Potts has always had her choice of men to work her ranch and fill her bed. But from the moment Clay Hewitt, a handsome drifter with a mysterious past, arrives at her door, Delilah knows that her life will never be the same. And when he spurns her affections, she unleashes a torrent of forbidden passions and deadly secrets that will prove to Clay that the only thing darker and more dangerous than the past he's escaping... is the one he's about to discover.
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The Locusts (1997) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Patrick Kelley
- Screenplay & Story
- John Patrick Kelley
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- The Locusts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Worldwide Gross
- $10K
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Motion Picture Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Patrick Kelley
John Patrick Kelley
Carter Burwell
Phedon Papamichael
Department Leadership Roster
John Patrick Kelley
Writer
John Patrick Kelley
Director
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Locusts
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What is The Locusts about?
Delilah Potts has always had her choice of men to work her ranch and fill her bed. But from the moment Clay Hewitt, a handsome drifter with a mysterious past, arrives at her door, Delilah knows that her life will never be the same. And when he spurns her affections, she unleashes a torrent of forbidden passions and deadly secrets that will prove to Clay that the only thing darker and more dangerous than the past he's escaping... is the one he's about to discover.
Who directed The Locusts?
The Locusts was directed by John Patrick Kelley.
Who stars in The Locusts?
The principal cast of The Locusts includes Kate Capshaw, Vince Vaughn, Jeremy Davies, Ashley Judd, Paul Rudd.
When was The Locusts released and how long is it?
The Locusts was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
How much did The Locusts make at the box office?
The Locusts grossed $10K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Locusts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Locusts was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Locusts?
The Locusts holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).