The Great Gatsby(1949)
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The Great Gatsby Synopsis
Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifetyle of his landlord, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
The Great Gatsby (1949) is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Elliott Nugent, released on June 6, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Alan Ladd, Betty Field, Macdonald Carey and Ruth Hussey. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Elliott Nugent
- Writers:
- Owen Davis, Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum
- Producers:
- Richard Maibaum
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Great Gatsby (1949) Trailer
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The Great Gatsby Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Ladd
as Jay Gatsby
Betty Field
as Daisy Buchanan
Macdonald Carey
as Nicholas 'Nick' Carraway
Ruth Hussey
as Jordan Baker
Barry Sullivan
as Tom Buchanaan
Howard Da Silva
as Wilson
Shelley Winters
as Myrtle Wilson
Henry Hull
as Dan Cody
Ed Begley
as Myron Lupus
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Klipspringer
Nicholas Joy
as Drunken Guest at Party
Walter Greaza
as Kinsella
Key crew
Directed by Elliott Nugent, written by Owen Davis, Cyril Hume and Richard Maibaum, produced by Richard Maibaum.
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The Great Gatsby Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Great Gatsby – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Gatsby?
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The main cast of The Great Gatsby (1949) includes Alan Ladd, Betty Field, Macdonald Carey, Ruth Hussey and Barry Sullivan. The film was directed by Elliott Nugent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Gatsby released?
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The Great Gatsby was released on June 6, 1949 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Great Gatsby worth watching?
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The Great Gatsby (1949) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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