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The Day of the Locust
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The Day of the Locust

1975-05-07 · 145 min · ★ 6.4

Drama

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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Directors
John Schlesinger
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Long Road Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandHomer Simpson
Karen BlackKaren BlackFaye Greener
Burgess MeredithBurgess MeredithHarry Greener
William AthertonWilliam AthertonTod Hackett
Geraldine PageGeraldine PageBig Sister
Richard DysartRichard DysartClaude Estee
Bo HopkinsBo HopkinsEarle Shoop
Pepe SernaPepe SernaMiguel
Lelia GoldoniLelia GoldoniMary Dove
Jackie Earle HaleyJackie Earle HaleyAdore Loomis
Billy BartyBilly BartyAbe Kusich
Gloria LeRoyGloria LeRoyMrs. Loomis
Natalie SchaferNatalie SchaferAudrey Jennings
Jane HoffmanJane HoffmanMrs. Odlesh
Paul StewartPaul StewartHelverston
John HillermanJohn HillermanNed Grote
Paul JabaraPaul JabaraNightclub Entertainer
Norman LeavittNorman LeavittMr. Odlesh
Madge KennedyMadge KennedyMrs. Johnson
Ina GouldLee Sister #1

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