Wednesday, October 29, 2008

#86. The Great Gatsby (1974)


Director: Jack Clayton
Screenplay: Francis Ford Coppola (Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
Cast: Robert Redford, Sam Waterston, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern, Karen Black, Scott Wilson, Lois Chiles, Howard Da Silva, Robert Blossom, Edward Herrmann

Quote: "Come for the party with a simplicity of heart that was it's own ticket of admission."

Based on the Roaring' 20s novel of brilliant writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, the film adaption of the extravagant parties and relationships of the Great Jay Gatsby did not stray far from the book. Set in Long Island, during the 20s, we are brought along the journey of a middle-class onlooker, Nick Carraway (Sam Waterston), who is interested about the mysterious and extravagantly filthy rich, Great Gatsby (Robert Redford) and his past love, Daisy (Mia Farrow), who is married at the moment.

OSCAR winner for Best Costume Design & Best Adapted or Original Song Score

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