December 9, 2013, Press book for the Francis Ford Coppola film, 1974. Perhaps taking its cue from Daisy Buchanan (“you always look so cool,” she says, referring to her lover Jay Gatsby), the movie features a suave title character, played by Robert Redford, and a pastel, soft-focus look. Press book for the Francis Ford Coppola film, 1974. Perhaps taking its cue from Daisy Buchanan (“you always look so cool,” she says, referring to her lover Jay Gatsby), the movie features a suave title character, played by Robert Redford, and a pastel, soft-focus look.