The Locusts (1997) - Turner Classic Movies

The Locusts


2h 4m 1997

Brief Synopsis

Set in 1960s Kansas, Clay Hewitt, an itinerate drifter, arrives on a farm and becomes involved in a relationship with the young woman and the boy who live there by uncovering a dangerous web of abuse and family secrets.

Film Details

Also Known As
Locusts
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Period
Romance
Thriller
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Motion Picture Corporation of America; Orion Pictures
Distribution Company
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC. (MGM ); MGM Distribution Company; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.; Mikado Film; Orion Home Video
Location
Houston, Texas, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 4m

Synopsis

Set in 1960s Kansas, Clay Hewitt, an itinerate drifter, arrives on a farm and becomes involved in a relationship with the young woman and the boy who live there by uncovering a dangerous web of abuse and family secrets.

Film Details

Also Known As
Locusts
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Period
Romance
Thriller
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Motion Picture Corporation of America; Orion Pictures
Distribution Company
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC. (MGM ); MGM Distribution Company; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.; Mikado Film; Orion Home Video
Location
Houston, Texas, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 4m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States October 3, 1997

Released in United States Fall October 3, 1997

Released in United States on Video June 2, 1998

Released in United States 1997

Released in United States September 1997

Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Mezzagiorno) August 27 - September 6, 1997.

Shown at Deauville Film Festival (in competition) September 5-14, 1997.

Feature film directorial debut for John Patrick Kelley.

Completed shooting August 2, 1996.

Began shooting June 12, 1996.

Limited Release in United States October 3, 1997

Released in United States Fall October 3, 1997

Released in United States on Video June 2, 1998

Released in United States 1997 (Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Mezzagiorno) August 27 - September 6, 1997.)

Released in United States September 1997 (Shown at Deauville Film Festival (in competition) September 5-14, 1997.)