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1974 · 144 min · PG

The Great Gatsby

Directed by Jack Clayton · Drama, Romance

The Great Gatsby (1974) is a Drama film, directed by Jack Clayton set in Long Island and New York City during the 1920s. It runs 144 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of love & longing and class conflict run throughout.

Cinematography
Douglas Slocombe
Cast
Robert RedfordMia FarrowBruce DernKaren BlackScott WilsonSam WaterstonLois ChilesHoward Da Silva

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Long IslandNew York City
Setting
SuburbanCoastal Sea
When
1920s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingClass Conflict
Tone
MelancholicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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