The Great Gatsby (1974)
Gone is the romance that was so divine
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.
Director: Jack Clayton
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 144 min
Release Date: March 27, 1974
Cast
- Robert Redford - Jay Gatsby
- Mia Farrow - Daisy Buchanan
- Bruce Dern - Tom Buchanan
- Karen Black - Myrtle Wilson
- Scott Wilson - George Wilson
- Sam Waterston - Nick Carraway
- Lois Chiles - Jordan Baker
- Howard Da Silva - Meyer Wolfsheim
- Roberts Blossom - Mr. Gatz
- Edward Herrmann - Klipspringer
Screenplay
- Francis Ford Coppola (Screenplay)
- F. Scott Fitzgerald (Novel)
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editing: Tom Priestley
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $27M
Original Language: en
Themes
Secret Crush and Heartfelt Yearning, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend
Keywords
long island, new york, wealth, crush, millionaire, somber, disheartening, distressing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Gatsby about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Great Gatsby?
- The Great Gatsby was directed by Jack Clayton.
- Who stars in The Great Gatsby?
- The Great Gatsby stars Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern, Karen Black, Scott Wilson, Sam Waterston.
- How long is The Great Gatsby?
- The Great Gatsby has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Gatsby?
- The Great Gatsby is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Great Gatsby?
- The Great Gatsby had a budget of $7M.
- How much did The Great Gatsby gross?
- The Great Gatsby grossed $27M worldwide.
- Where was The Great Gatsby produced?
- The Great Gatsby was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Great Gatsby?
- The themes of The Great Gatsby include: Secret Crush and Heartfelt Yearning, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend.