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.
The Great Gatsby
“Gone is the romance that was so divine”
Overview
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
Budget
6.5M
Revenue
26.5M
Status
Released
Production
Paramount Pictures
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
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
Blain Fairman
Policeman
Norman Chancer
Detective at Pool
Bob Sherman
Detective at Pool
Regina Baff
Miss Baedeker
Janet Arters
A Twin at Gatsby Party
Louise Arters
A Twin at Gatsby Party
John Franchi
Photographer (uncredited)
Sammy Smith
Comic
Franklin Cover
Senator Evans (uncredited)
Brooke Adams
Party Guest (uncredited)
Ramon Gordon
Party Guest (uncredited)
Duncan Inches
Party Staffer (uncredited)
Mildred Shay
Party Guest (uncredited)
Nick Lucas
Singer (uncredited)
James Berwick
Reverend (uncredited)
Tom Ewell
Mourner (uncredited)
Jerry Mayer
New York Journal Reporter (uncredited)
Vincent Schiavelli
Thin Man (uncredited)
Video Gallery
The Great Gatsby (1974) - Trailer
The Great Gatsby Wins Costume Design: 1975 Oscars
