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The Great Gatsby (1974): Film vs Book
Film · 1974 · Directed by Jack Clayton · Starring Robert Redford, Mia Farrow
About the film
A story of a mysterious millionaire and a lost love, told by his neighbour.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt is faithful to the plot and the period, though it can feel stately.
Read or watch first?
Choose the book for its famous prose; it takes just an evening.
What the book gives you
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A shimmering glimpse of the Jazz Age, with parties, longing and some of the most quoted lines in American fiction. Compact and stylish, it rewards a second read.
Who will like it: Readers who love glittering settings, beautiful prose and a story that is quick to read.