The Great Gatsby
“A Great Cast... A Great Novel... A Great Motion Picture”
Synopsis
Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifetyle of his landlord, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
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Alan Ladd
Jay Gatsby
Betty Field
Daisy Buchanan
Macdonald Carey
Nicholas 'Nick' Carraway
Ruth Hussey
Jordan Baker
Barry Sullivan
Tom Buchanaan
Howard Da Silva
Wilson
Shelley Winters
Myrtle Wilson
Henry Hull
Dan Cody
Ed Begley
Myron Lupus
Elisha Cook Jr.
Klipspringer
Nicholas Joy
Drunken Guest at Party
Walter Greaza
Kinsella
Tito Vuolo
Mavromichaelis
Ray Walker
Real Estate Man
Diane Nance
Pamela
Jack Lambert
Reba
Jack Gargan
Gold Pro
Laura Mason
Twin
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- The Great Gatsby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum, Owen Davis, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Robert Emmett Dolan
John F. Seitz
Ellsworth Hoagland
Richard Maibaum
Department Leadership Roster
Elliott Nugent
Director
Cyril Hume
Screenplay
Richard Maibaum
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Richard Maibaum
Producer
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
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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 lifetyle of his landlord, 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 Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in The Great Gatsby?
The principal cast of The Great Gatsby includes Alan Ladd, Betty Field, Macdonald Carey, Ruth Hussey, Barry Sullivan.
When was The Great Gatsby released and how long is it?
The Great Gatsby was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Gatsby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Gatsby was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
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".