The Day of the Locust (film)
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The Day of the Locust is a 1975 film based on the 1939 novel by American author Nathanael West, set in Hollywood, California during the Great Depression, depicting the alienation and desperation of a disparate group of individuals whose dreams of success have effectively failed.
The Day of the Locust was adapted for the screen by legendary screenwriter Waldo Salt and director John Schlesinger. The film starred Donald Sutherland, Billy Barty, Karen Black, William Atherton and Burgess Meredith.
Miscellanea
- Donald Sutherland, who plays Homer Simpson, later made a guest appearance on an episode of The Simpsons.
External links
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