West Side Story (1961)
The screen achieves one of the great entertainments in the history of motion pictures.
In Manhattan’s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clash for control of the neighborhood, even as two young members from opposite sides fall dangerously in love.
Director: Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 153 min
Release Date: December 13, 1961
Cast
- Natalie Wood - Maria
- Richard Beymer - Tony
- Russ Tamblyn - Riff
- Rita Moreno - Anita
- George Chakiris - Bernardo
- Simon Oakland - Schrank
- Ned Glass - Doc
- William Bramley - Krupke
- Tucker Smith - Ice
- Tony Mordente - Action
Screenplay
- Ernest Lehman (Screenplay)
- Jerome Robbins (Theatre Play)
- Stephen Sondheim (Lyricist)
- Robert Griffin (Theatre Play)
- Hal Prince (Theatre Play)
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Cinematography: Daniel L. Fapp
Editing: Thomas Stanford
Production: Seven Arts Productions, The Mirisch Company, Robert Wise Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $44M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Moving Relationship Stories, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices
Keywords
new york city, immigrant, showdown, street gang, slum, love at first sight, highway, forbidden love, musical, based on play or musical, rivalry, feud, interracial relationship, tragic love, attempted rape
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is West Side Story about?
- In Manhattan’s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clash for control of the neighborhood, even as two young members from opposite sides fall dangerously in love.
- Who directed West Side Story?
- West Side Story was directed by Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins.
- Who stars in West Side Story?
- West Side Story stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland.
- How long is West Side Story?
- West Side Story has a runtime of 2h 33m (153 minutes).
- What genre is West Side Story?
- West Side Story is a Crime, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of West Side Story?
- West Side Story had a budget of $6M.
- How much did West Side Story gross?
- West Side Story grossed $44M worldwide.
- Where was West Side Story produced?
- West Side Story was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of West Side Story?
- The themes of West Side Story include: Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Moving Relationship Stories, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices.