The Great Gatsby (1974)

The Great Gatsby is a 1974 American romantic drama film directed by Jack Clayton and starring Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Sam Waterston, Bruce Dern, Karen Black, Scott Wilson and Lois Chiles.

Plot
Nick Carraway (Sam Waterston) is a young man from the Midwest living modestly among the decadent mansions of 1920s Long Island. He becomes involved in the life of the mysterious Jay Gatsby (Robert Redford), a rich man who throws the most lavish parties on the island. But behind Gastby's outgoing demeanor is a lonely man who wants nothing more than to be with his old love, Daisy (Mia Farrow). She is married to the bullheaded Tom (Bruce Dern), creating a love triangle that will end in tragedy.

Cast

 * Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby
 * Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan
 * Bruce Dern as Tom Buchanan
 * Sam Waterston as Nick Carraway
 * Karen Black as Myrtle Wilson
 * Scott Wilson as George Wilson
 * Lois Chiles as Jordan Baker
 * Edward Herrmann as Ewing Klipspringer
 * Howard Da Silva as Meyer Wolfsheim
 * Kathryn Leigh Scott as Catherine Wilson, Myrtle's sister
 * Regina Baff as Miss Baedecker
 * Vincent Schiavelli as Thin Man
 * Roberts Blossom as Mr. Gatz
 * Beth Porter as Mrs. McKee
 * Patsy Kensit as Pammy Buchanan