The Day of the Locust
(1975)

Fiction

eVideo

Provider: hoopla

Details

PUBLISHED
[United States] : Paramount Pictures, 1975
Made available through hoopla
DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 140 min.)) : sd., col

ISBN/ISSN
MWT10958246, 10958246
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Directed by John Schlesinger

Burgess Meredith, Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, William Atherton, Bo Hopkins, Pepe Serna, Lelia Goldoni, Geraldine Page, Billy Barty, Richard A. Dysart

Nathanael West's novel about Hollywood decadence in the late '30s is a brilliant piece of filmmaking. A deeply insightful work that is powerful in its presentation, staggering in its vision. Director John Schlesinger is masterful in creating a world of platinum blondes, cockfights, glamour and broken dreams. And throughout, he plays on the edge of sexual and physical danger which finally erupts in the shocking climax. Oscar® nominations went to Burgess Meredith and cinematographer Conrad Hall

Rated R

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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