Redford and Hoffmanprepared for their rolesfor months by spending time at the Washington Post office and attending news conferences.
The film’s noted for its decked-out cars and intense roadway chase scenes.
In 1971, Paramount producerRobert Evansasked screenwriterRobert Towneto write an adaptation ofF.
Scott Fitzgerald’s novel,The Great Gatsby.
While director,Brian De Palmahad other actresses in mind,Spacek was determinedto land the title role.
She got the part on the spot.
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