The Great Gatsby
“Gone is the romance that was so divine”
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. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Great Gatsby (1974) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-13
Top Cast
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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
Elliott Sullivan
Wilson's Friend
Arthur Hughes
Dog Vendor
Kathryn Leigh Scott
Catherine
Beth Porter
Mrs. McKee
Paul Tamarin
Mr. McKee
John Devlin
Gatsby's Bodyguard
Patsy Kensit
Pamela Buchanan
Marjorie Wildes
Pamela's Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 24, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.08x
+$20M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Clayton
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Original Title
- The Great Gatsby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Clayton
Francis Ford Coppola, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Douglas Slocombe, David Haylock
Tom Priestley
David Merrick
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Clayton
Director
David Merrick
Producer
Tom Priestley
Editor
Francis Ford Coppola
Screenplay
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
John Box
Production Design
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Gatsby
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Great Gatsby includes Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern, Karen Black, Scott Wilson.
When was The Great Gatsby released and how long is it?
The Great Gatsby was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Great Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $26.5M at the worldwide box office (4.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Is The Great Gatsby based on a book or true story?
The Great Gatsby is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "F. Scott Fitzgerald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).