The Day of the Locust

Based On the book by Nathanael West

The Day of the Locust is a 1975 American satirical historical drama film directed by John Schlesinger. It stars Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, William Atherton, Burgess Meredith, Richard Dysart, John Hillerman, and Geraldine Page. Set in Hollywood, California, just before World War II, the film conveys the alienation and desperation of a disparate group of people whose dreams of success do not come true. The screenplay by Waldo Salt is based on the 1939 novel of the same title by Nathanael West.

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Release date:

May 7, 1975

Director:

John Schlesinger

Cast:

William Atherton, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, Geraldine Page

Genre:

Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1975 in adaptations