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DRAMA . 1975 . 2h 25m . 6.4/10

The Day of the Locust_

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

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.

Starring Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith
6.4/10
Rating
2h 25m
Runtime
1975
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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By train, by car, by bus, they came to Hollywood... in search of a dream.

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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Cast
Donald Sutherland stars as Homer Simpson in The Day of the Locust.
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Year context
The Day of the Locust was released 51 years ago in 1975.
Overview
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 nei...
The Day of the Locust is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 25m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
145 min (2h 25m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (107 votes)

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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 has a runtime of 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Who stars in The Day of the Locust?
The cast of The Day of the Locust includes Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton, Geraldine Page.
What is the rating of The Day of the Locust?
The Day of the Locust has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 107 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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