Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > The Day of the Locust (1975)
The Day of the Locust
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

The Day of the Locust (1975) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 12 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   1,878 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 4% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
John Schlesinger
Writers:
Nathanael West (novel)
Waldo Salt (screenplay)
Contact:
View company contact information for The Day of the Locust on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
22 August 1975 (France) more
Genre:
Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
By train. By car. By bus. They came to Hollywood... In search of a dream. more
Plot:
An art director in the 1930's falls in love and attempts to make a young woman an actress despite Hollywood who wants nothing to do with her because of her problems with an estranged man and her acoholic father. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
Armageddon visits Hollywood, thanks to Nathaniel West. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Donald Sutherland ... Homer Simpson

Karen Black ... Faye Greener
Burgess Meredith ... Harry Greener

William Atherton ... Tod Hackett

Geraldine Page ... Big Sister
Richard Dysart ... Claude Estee
Bo Hopkins ... Earle Shoop
Pepe Serna ... Miguel
Lelia Goldoni ... Mary Dove

Billy Barty ... Abe Kusich

Jackie Earle Haley ... Adore (as Jackie Haley)
Gloria LeRoy ... Mrs. Loomis (as Gloria Le Roy)
Jane Hoffman ... Mrs. Odlesh

Norman Leavitt ... Mr. Odlesh (as Norm Leavitt)
Madge Kennedy ... Mrs. Johnson
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
144 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Betty Field was originally cast in the role of Big Sister but died shortly before filming began. Geraldine Page replaced her. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Mrs. Odlesh: It isn't as splashy as some other places, but we pride ourselves on being a little classier.
Tod Hackett: [referring to a large crack in the plaster wall] Hmmm, the crack's real.
Mrs. Odlesh: Oh yes. We call this our earthquake cottage. Mrs. Porter had occupancy then. During the big one in '33. Property damage ran into the millions.
Tod Hackett: Will you fix it if I stayed for a while?
Mrs. Odlesh: Oh no! No! This is our showplace. Mrs. Porter wouldn't let us touch that wall. She worked that sampler herself to cover over the hole. Alrighty. I hope you'll be very happy here.
[...]
more
Movie Connections:
References Blonde Venus (1932) more
Soundtrack:
ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
4 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
Armageddon visits Hollywood, thanks to Nathaniel West., 17 September 1999
9/10
Author: mallard-6 from Seattle, WA

A most unusual film, this. And it is a personal favorite. True to the flavour and colour of the Nathaniel West novel. It is well cast, well conceived, and beautifully presented. It is the cynic's view of Hollywood, but with a goodly quantity of truth to it. It ranges from the banal everyday life of a court apartment house, thru some rather high-flown action at the cock fights and the sound stage, to a raging fantasy in its surrealistic conclusion.

I find it gripping, exciting, funny, suspenseful, and a heck of a great entertainment.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Day of the Locust (1975)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Jack Nicholson cameo? cinemaforever
Geraldine Page scene anorangeclue
I Missed One Part........ tori-75
Great performances freakaman24
This film would make a great double feature... mdumas43073
Shame On Paramount!!!! Shame! hook-12
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Aviator Body Double A Star Is Born The Bad and the Beautiful Big Fish
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Drama section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.