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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Gone is the romance that was so divine

19746.32h 24m

Overview

Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

Directed by Jack Clayton
Written by Francis Ford Coppola, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Produced by David Merrick
Box OfficeBudget: $6.5MRevenue: $26.5M

Top Cast

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Jay Gatsby

Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow

Daisy Buchanan

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Tom Buchanan

Karen Black

Karen Black

Myrtle Wilson

Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

George Wilson

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Nick Carraway

Lois Chiles

Lois Chiles

Jordan Baker

Howard Da Silva

Howard Da Silva

Meyer Wolfsheim

Roberts Blossom

Roberts Blossom

Mr. Gatz

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Klipspringer

Themes & Keywords

long island, new yorkwealthcrushmillionairesomberdishearteningdistressing

About The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is a drama, romance film released in 1974 exploring themes of long island, new york, wealth, crush, millionaire, somber, disheartening. Directed by Jack Clayton, it stars Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern. Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

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