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Original title

The Great Gatsby

Year

1974

Running time

144 min.

Country

United States

Director

Jack Clayton

Screenwriter

Francis Ford Coppola. Novel: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Cast

Music

Nelson Riddle

Cinematography

Douglas Slocombe

Producer

Paramount Pictures

Genre

Drama. Romance | Romantic Drama. 1920s

Movie Groups

F. Scott Fitzgerald Adaptations

Synopsis

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 (Robert Redford). He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

Awards: 1974: Oscar: Best Adapted Soundtrack and Costume Design

1974: Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actress (Karen Black). 4 Nominations

1974: BAFTA Awards: Best Cinematography, Art Direction and Costume Design

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Critics' reviews

"The Great Gatsby is a superficially beautiful hunk of a movie with nothing much in common with the spirit of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"Gatsby's sad and curious history has resulted in a dull, dreadful movie."

Jay Cocks: Time
"Nothing that Mr. Clayton does with the actors or with the camera comes close to catching the spirit of Fitzgerald's impatient brilliance"

Vincent Canby: The New York Times
"One long party, dripping with champagne, and it all gets rather tedious watching other people enjoy themselves (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

William Thomas: Empire

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The Great Gatsby

1974

Jack Clayton

6.3

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