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West Side Story (1961)

Movie ★ 7.2 153 min

Crime Drama Romance

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.

Robert Wise Director Jerome Robbins Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 13, 1961
Runtime
153 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$6.0M
Box office
$43.7M
IMDb
tt0055614
Language
,
Studio
, , Robert Wise Productions

Themes

Cast

Natalie Wood Natalie Wood Maria Richard Beymer Richard Beymer Tony Russ Tamblyn Russ Tamblyn Riff Rita Moreno Rita Moreno Anita George Chakiris George Chakiris Bernardo Simon Oakland Simon Oakland Schrank Ned Glass Ned Glass Doc William Bramley Krupke Tucker Smith Tucker Smith Ice Tony Mordente Tony Mordente Action David Winters David Winters A-rab Eliot Feld Eliot Feld Baby John Bert Michaels Bert Michaels Snowboy David Bean Tiger Robert Banas Robert Banas Joyboy Scooter Teague Scooter Teague Big Deal Harvey Evans Harvey Evans Mouthpiece Tommy Abbott Gee-Tar

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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.
When was West Side Story released?
West Side Story is a 1961 crime, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch West Side Story?
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