The Day of the Locust

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.

Tagline

“By train, by car, by bus, they came to Hollywood... in search of a dream.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

John Schlesinger

Original Language

EN

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.

When was The Day of the Locust released?

The Day of the Locust was released on May 7, 1975.

How long is The Day of the Locust?

The Day of the Locust has a runtime of 2h 25m.

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