The Day Of The Locust (Limited Edition) (Blu-ray)

Directed by John Schlesinger

Starring: Geraldine Page, Richard A. Dysart, Bo Hopkins, Pepe Serna, Lelia Goldoni, Billy Barty, Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton
Contributors: Jerome Hellman, Waldo Salt, John Barry, Conrad Hall
Studio: Arrow Video
Genre: Drama
Main Language: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 6 Apr 2026
Originally Issued: 1975
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (18) Suitable for 18 years and over.
Run Time: 144 minutes

Description

John Schlesinger directs this adaptation of Nathaniel West's novel about the dark side of 1930s Hollywood. Young painter Tod Hackett (William Atherton) begins working in the art department for a film studio and finds himself falling for aspiring actress Faye Greener (Karen Black). As she stuggles to find work beyond that of an extra, she grows closer to accountant Homer Simpson (Donald Sutherland), appreciating the security and stability he offers.

However, as her behaviour becomes increasingly self-destructive, violence erupts at a film premiere with fatal consequences.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Commentary: Oral history audio commentary conducted by Lee Gambin (writer/film historian) featuring Leslie Asplund and Charles Ziarko (assistant directors), Michael Childers (production associate), Grainger Hines and Pepe Serna (actors), Dan Perri (title designer), Ann Roth (costume designer), Alan L. Shefland (assistant editor) and Ron Vidor (assistant camera operator)