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Release Date:
22 August 1975 (France)
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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
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Art Director
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1930s
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Accountant
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Neighbor
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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4 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Villains We Love: William Atherton
(From Cinematical. 28 October 2009, 11:33 AM, PDT)
'Butch Cassidy' Cinematographer Hall Dead at 76
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 6 January 2003)
(From Cinematical. 28 October 2009, 11:33 AM, PDT)
'Butch Cassidy' Cinematographer Hall Dead at 76
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 6 January 2003)
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A truly terrifying look at Hollywood
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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 |
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144 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Netherlands:16 |
France:-12 |
New Zealand:R18 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Finland:K-16 |
Norway:16 |
Singapore:M18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:R |
West Germany:16 (w) |
Australia:MA
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Betty Field was originally cast in the role of Big Sister but died shortly before filming began. Geraldine Page replaced her.
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[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.
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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.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Cosby Show: Day of the Locusts (#5.25)" (1989)
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Soundtrack:
JEEPERS CREEPERS
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The Day of the Locust takes place in one of the most bizarre settings to have ever existed in the real world. Hollywood in the 1930s was a place of grand illusions, with an incredible power to change people's lives for the better, or for the worse. The relics of that time are, for the most part, the films that were churned out on sound stages, generally very wholesome and carefree. The reality of what went on offstage is largely a mystery, although it is safe to assume it wasn't all glamor and good times. The Day of the Locust is dark historical fiction, and is utterly fascinating. It is a journey through Hollywood's golden age, guided by someone who comes to Hollywood a typical dream seeker, who finds himself helpless under the pressure of the industry and the misleading tactics of those who rule the screen. The characters that come in and out of his life are caricatures of the aspiring actresses, child stars, and crew members that help make Hollywood truly troubled and deeply strange.