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West Side Story is a 1961 American musical romantic drama film directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, written by Ernest Lehman, and produced by Wise. The film is an adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical of the same title, which in turn was inspired by Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. It stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, and George Chakiris, and was photographed by Daniel L. Fapp in Super Panavision 70. The music was composed by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
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1961 · 2h 33m · Crime · Drama · Romance
TMDB 7.2/10 (2,066 votes)
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.
Directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
Box office $44M worldwide
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Jerome RobbinsDirector
Robert WiseDirector
Natalie Woodas Maria
Richard Beymeras Tony
Russ Tamblynas Riff
Rita Morenoas Anita
George Chakirisas Bernardo
Ned Glassas DocWWilliam Bramleyas Krupke
Tucker Smithas Ice
Tony Mordenteas Action
David Wintersas A-rab
Eliot Feldas Baby John
Bert Michaelsas SnowboyDDavid Beanas Tiger