The Great Gatsby (1974)


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
Elliot Sullivan         Wilson's Friend
Arthur Hughes           Dog Vendor
Kathryn Leigh Scott     Catherine
Beth Porter             Mrs McKee
Paul Tamarin            Mr McKee

Directed by:            Jack Clayton
Produced by:            David Merrick, Hank Moonjean


In the 1920s, Nick, a young Midwestern man, rents a cottage among the mansions on Long Island and is 
drawn into the social circle of his wealthy neighbor, the mysterious Jay Gatsby. During his time with 
the old aristocracy and the nouveau riche, Nick becomes a witness to superficiality and obsessions 
that lead to tragedy.

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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.