What's the Difference between The Great Gatsby the Book and The Great Gatsby the Movie?

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In the Book	In the Movie
Jay Gatsby	Jay Gatsby Portrayed by: Robert Redford
Daisy Buchanan	Daisy Buchanan Portrayed by: Mia Farrow
Nick Caraway	Nick Caraway Portrayed by: Sam Waterston
Tom Buchanan	Tom Buchanan Portrayed by: Bruce Dern
Jordan Baker	Jordan Baker Portrayed by: Lois Chiles

The Great Gatsby Book vs Movie

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In the Book	In the Movie
Gatsby has a relationship with self made millionaire, Dan Cody.	This character is left out completely.
Gatsby tells Nick that his real name is James Gats.	He never reveals his real name.
The man that Nick refers to as "Owl Eyes" who he sees at one of Gatsby's parties. He later drives his car into a ditch.	He doesn't appear.
It has been 5 years since Daisy and Gatsby have seen each other.	It is 8 years since their last meeting.
Nick first talks to Gatsby during the first party he attends and doesn't realize it is Gatsby he is talking to.	Nick is summoned to meet Gatsby at his party.

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The Great Gatsby