The Great Gatsby

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The Great Gatsby

Director: Baz Luhrmann
Distributor: Roadshow Entertainment (2013)

Annotation:
Adapted for film from Fitzgerald's classic novel of the same title, this film draws the audience into the glamor and drama of Nick Carraway's world, set in New York in the 1920s. The film is narrated by Toby Maguire who plays World War I veteran in a psychiatric hospital, who tells the tale of a dramatic love affair between Jay Gatsby, a famous millionaire (Leonardo DiCaprio), Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan) and her husband Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). 

Swing into the roaring 20s with this star studded cast and experience the classic novel in film form.

Awards:
Academy Award for Best Production Design (2014)
Academy Award for Best Costume Design (2014)

For more information: 
Willoughby Library

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