Ramon Gordon

Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

Swope—the only black man on the executive board of an advertising firm—is accidentally put in charge after the death of the chairman.

Deadpan, small-time Kosher Nostra mobster Harry Plotnick goes meshugga when he gets into the catering biz with his ex-brother-in-law.

A New York artist gouges eyes out with a spoon after the same is done to him.