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.
Critics Sentiment
Full scale riot erupts at Grauman's Chinese Theatre premiere
Faye attends screening where her role was severely truncated
The film builds from its slowest middle section to the universally acclaimed apocalyptic riot climax, jumping from 6.4 to 9.2.
The Day of the Locust starts strong with excellent character introductions and period atmosphere, sags somewhat in its middle sections due to pacing issues, then builds to a universally praised climactic riot sequence. Critics consistently highlighted the outstanding performances, particularly Sutherland, Black, and Meredith, while noting the film's relentless bleakness and powerful final act.
Full cast
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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
Jackie Earle Haley
Adore Loomis
Billy Barty
Abe Kusich
Gloria LeRoy
Mrs. Loomis
Natalie Schafer
Audrey Jennings
Jane Hoffman
Mrs. Odlesh
Paul Stewart
Helverston
John Hillerman
Ned Grote
Paul Jabara
Nightclub Entertainer
Norman Leavitt
Mr. Odlesh
Madge Kennedy
Mrs. Johnson
Ina Gould
Lee Sister #1
Crew
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