The Day of the Locust
Nathanael West's powerful novel about Hollywood in the 30's is faithfully transferred to the screen. William Atherton is the naive artist who learns that Tinseltown has a heart of tin. With Karen Black, Bo Hopkins and Donald Sutherland as the unfortunate Homer.
Year: 1975
Genre: Art House Cinema, Filmmaking
Country: USA
Director: John Schlesinger
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith
Duration: 144 Minutes
Rating: R18
7.1/10
Location in store: Art House Cinema
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