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The Great Gatsby
1974 144 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.5
Drama, Romance
Director: Jack Clayton
🎭 Based on
«The Great Gatsby»
byF. Scott Fitzgerald
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Description
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.
Budget:
$6.5M
US Gross:
$20.56M
Worldwide:
$26.53M
Starring
Robert Redford
Actor
Mia Farrow
Actor
Bruce Dern
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1975
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 1975
— Best Musical Adaptation
Golden Globe 1975
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 1975
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 1975
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 1975
— Best Production Design
BAFTA 1975
— Best Costume Design
Golden Globe 1975
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
The 1974 adaptation of The Great Gatsby is widely regarded as a technically flawless but emotionally sterile production that prioritizes period aesthetics over the depth of Fitzgerald's source material. While the film is praised for its meticulous costume, set, and musical design, critics and audiences remain divided on whether its literal, restrained approach serves as a dignified classic or a cold, bloated misfire.
| Production | The production design, costumes, and musical score are masterfully executed, creating an authentic and immersive 1920s atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Supporting actors, particularly Karen Black and Bruce Dern, consistently deliver more compelling and memorable performances than the central leads. | |
| Adaptation | The film’s literal approach to the source material strips away the novel’s thematic nuance and emotional resonance, resulting in a cold, hollow experience. | |
| Acting | The central chemistry between Robert Redford and Mia Farrow is unconvincing, with Farrow’s portrayal of Daisy frequently criticized as infantile or shallow. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing are split; some appreciate the restrained, academic tempo as a realistic alternative to modern spectacle, while others find the extended runtime bloated and lethargic. |