MUMBAI: Baz Lurhmann‘s lavish adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald‘s great American novel, ‘The Great Gatsby‘, has crossed the $100 million mark at the US box office after 14 days in release.
 
In addition, the film opened at the top of the international box office, taking in $43 million in 49 territories and scoring the number one spot in the key markets of France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Russia and Taiwan. The international cumulative gross now stands at an estimated $64.4 million, with major markets such as Australia, Mexico, Brazil and Japan yet to open. The worldwide total box office now stands at $165.1 million and counting. The announcement was made by Warner Bros Pictures president of domestic distribution Dan Fellman and president of international distribution Veronika Kwan Vandenberg.
 
Fellman stated, "Just as the book has been beloved by readers for generations, Baz Luhrmann‘s ‘The Great Gatsby‘ has already become a favourite of moviegoers. We all congratulate Baz and his amazing cast and crew on the success of the film, which will continue to enjoy the lucrative summer play time."

Vandenberg said, "The strength of the international opening is a testament to Baz Luhrmann and everyone involved in the film. The movie‘s spectacular Cannes launch truly set the stage for the summer of ‘Gatsby‘ around the world."
 
Warner Bros Pictures president of worldwide marketing Sue Kroll noted, "We had the benefit of a wonderful collaboration with this extraordinary director and his cast and team. The film Baz put together, with its modern yet timeless feel, including its surprising musical mix, gave us all the elements we needed to create a pervasive and evocative marketing campaign that has resonated with audiences everywhere."
 
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the title role. Amitabh Bachchan has a cameo.