


Film · Released
The Day of the Locust
“By train, by car, by bus, they came to Hollywood... in search of a dream.”
The Day of the Locust at a glance
The Day of the Locust is a 1975 drama film, running 2h 25m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and YouTube.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1975-05-07
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 114 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmHollywood, 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.
Cast
14 names
Donald SutherlandHomer Simpson
Karen BlackFaye Greener
Burgess MeredithHarry Greener
William AthertonTod Hackett
Geraldine PageBig Sister
Richard DysartClaude Estee
Bo HopkinsEarle Shoop
Pepe SernaMiguel
Lelia GoldoniMary Dove
Jackie Earle HaleyAdore Loomis
Billy BartyAbe Kusich
Gloria LeRoyMrs. Loomis
Natalie SchaferAudrey Jennings
Jane HoffmanMrs. OdleshQuestions about The Day of the Locust
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Day of the Locust in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Day of the Locust is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Day of the Locust suitable for children?
The Day of the Locust is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Day of the Locust on PelisPlus UK?
The Day of the Locust has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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.
How long is The Day of the Locust?
The Day of the Locust runs for 2h 25m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Day of the Locust trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Day of the Locust Original Trailer (John Schlesinger, 1975) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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