The Great Gatsby

Robert Redford essays the title role of F. Scott Fitzgerald's golden boy of '20s society in this lavishly photographed film adaptation of the classic novel. Despite his humble beginnings, Jay Gatsby amasses great wealth through some shady business dealings, wealth he uses as part of his attempts to win back his one true love, Daisy (Mia Farrow). Bruce Dern, Karen Black, Sam Waterston, and Patsy Kensit (her film debut) co-star; scripted by Francis Ford Coppola. 144 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.