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West Side Story

  • 1961
  • Tous publics
  • 2h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
126K
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POPULARITY
3,917
76
"West Side Story" (Saul Bass Poster) 1961
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Classic MusicalTragic RomanceCrimeDramaMusicalRomance

Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.

  • Directors
    • Jerome Robbins
    • Robert Wise
  • Writers
    • Ernest Lehman
    • Arthur Laurents
    • Jerome Robbins
  • Stars
    • Natalie Wood
    • George Chakiris
    • Richard Beymer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    126K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,917
    76
    • Directors
      • Jerome Robbins
      • Robert Wise
    • Writers
      • Ernest Lehman
      • Arthur Laurents
      • Jerome Robbins
    • Stars
      • Natalie Wood
      • George Chakiris
      • Richard Beymer
    • 523User reviews
    • 163Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 10 Oscars
      • 31 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos28

    West Side Story
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    Essential Guide to Rita Moreno
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    Hollywood's Shared History with Broadway
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    West Side Story: Dance-off
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    West Side Story: Dance At The Gym

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    Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood
    • Maria
    George Chakiris
    George Chakiris
    • Bernardo
    Richard Beymer
    Richard Beymer
    • Tony
    Russ Tamblyn
    Russ Tamblyn
    • Riff
    Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno
    • Anita
    Simon Oakland
    Simon Oakland
    • Schrank
    Ned Glass
    Ned Glass
    • Doc
    William Bramley
    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
    David Bean
    • Tiger
    Robert Banas
    Robert Banas
    • Joyboy
    Anthony 'Scooter' Teague
    Anthony 'Scooter' Teague
    • Big Deal
    • (as Scooter Teague)
    Harvey Evans
    Harvey Evans
    • Mouthpiece
    • (as Harvey Hohnecker)
    Tommy Abbott
    • Gee-Tar
    • Directors
      • Jerome Robbins
      • Robert Wise
    • Writers
      • Ernest Lehman
      • Arthur Laurents
      • Jerome Robbins
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    10writerasfilmcritic

    In An Era of Great Musicals, "West Side Story" Was Among the Best

    When they say they don't make movies like they used to, this is the sort of film they are talking about. Despite its flaws (and there are some), it is easily one of the best musicals ever made. Beginning with the overture and the opening scenes of New York City, circa 1960, it almost screams "classic." Some have criticized Natalie Wood's Maria (her dubious accent and the dubbed-in singing) or Richard Beymer's Tony (his slightly smarmy interpretation of the ex gang member gone straight), but the fact remains, their wholesome, fresh-faced characterizations defined the roles. And you simply can't top the film's instrumental score, its great songs ("Maria," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty," "A Place For Us," "I Have a Love," and "Officer Krupke"), its excellent choreography, or its very effective cinematography. Rita Moreno, as Anita, delivers what was probably her best performance in the movies, in particular her dancing and singing in "America," while Russ Tamblyn, as Rif, the charismatic leader of the Jets, is seldom given the credit he deserved. Natalie Wood on the rooftop, anticipating another meeting with her newfound love, is a vision of grace and innocence, while George Chakiris as her brother Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks, is very convincing as the persecuted immigrant/mean-spirited hoodlum. And its not as if these are the only actors who did a great job. A number of the other supporting roles are delivered with memorable professionalism, too. In fact, the cast as a whole is superb.

    This movie poignantly (if simplistically) explores the purity of first love, while tackling intolerance and racism head-on, avoiding the tired, politically correct clichés that movies of today too often wallow in. Despite the simplicity of the story, it is always an emotional experience, no matter how many times you've seen it. While it is true that the Academy Awards have become very politicized, and no doubt always were to a degree, this movie snagged ten of them when great movies were being turned out almost as often as mindless pap is today. Not to be missed.
    8strong-122-478885

    Someday, We'll Find A New Way Of Living....

    "Hold my hand and we're half-way there... Hold my hand and I'll take you there...."

    Even though I'm not a big fan of this particular genre of film. I found West Side Story to be so impressively produced that it somehow transcended far beyond being just a mere "Musical" in the strictest sense of the word.

    West Side Story is literally bursting at the seams and filled to capacity with vivid imagery. This highly-energized film clearly captures the vibrant atmosphere of the late 1950s, where rival youth gangs get their prejudiced, little noses out of joint and prepare to rumble in the streets of NYC.

    With its memorable music and songs, dazzling choreography, striking sets and superb direction by Robert Wise, West Side Story is truly a triumph on every level.

    This film is a magnificent achievement that (back in 1961) set a whole new standard for modern-day movie Musicals.
    10janiceferrero

    Nothing like it, before or since.

    This masterpiece is already 56 years old and as it happens with masterpieces, it has kept intact all of its energy all of its power and it remains a mind blowing novelty. "Singin'n'the Rain" has those qualities but the setting is a natural for the infections musical numbers. In "West Side Story" we visit Romeo And Juliet in New York among feuding street gangs. Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins create an experience for the ages. Natalie Wood is devastatingly gorgeous and even if the singing voice is not hers she manages to make it hers. The blandness of Richard Beymer works wonders for his Tony and Russ Tamblyn is a dynamo of youthful exuberance. But perhaps, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris steal the limelight. They are spectacular - As Oscar time they won Oscars over Judy Garland and Montgomery Clift in "Judgement At Nuremberg" To conclude let me reiterate "West Side Story" is a film to visit and revisit.
    9sophieahmed-94632

    Greatest musical of all time

    There is certainly tough competition when trying to decide the best musical of all time but I believe West Side Story is the clear winner. The acting is first rate and the locations gritty and realistic so you get the feel of what it is like to be a poor immigrant in New York. Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno are outstanding as the beautiful innocent Maria and the alluring more worldly wise Anita. Above all, Bernstein's music is breathtaking and unique, sweeping from gangster slang through lively Hispanic dances to luminous love songs. Unlike many musicals, it always feels real and grounded which makes the tragic ending all the more moving.
    angelcitygal

    The Movie that Changed My Life

    WEST SIDE STORY changed my life. I first saw this movie when I was about 13 years old. It was the first musical I ever saw, and it opened up my eyes to the joys of musicals and the classic films of Hollywood.

    The romance is heartbreaking and the Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim score is one of the best ever written. Jerome Robbins' choreography is also amazing. The film itself is visually stunning.

    One of my faves!!

    Rita Moreno Breaks Down 6 of Her Iconic Roles

    Rita Moreno Breaks Down 6 of Her Iconic Roles

    Rita Moreno breaks down 6 of her most iconic roles, discusses the struggles she's faced in Hollywood, and shares what it felt like to return to West Side Story 60 years later. She also dives into her revealing documentary Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It.
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    • Trivia
      The actors in the rival gangs were instructed to play pranks on each other off the set to keep tensions high.
    • Goofs
      Near the end, when Maria yells "Don't you touch him!", two different voices can be heard at the same time in the first half of the phrase (in fact, this is singer Marni Nixon overdubbing for Natalie Wood).
    • Quotes

      Maria: All of you! You all killed him! And my brother, and Riff. Not with bullets, or guns, with hate. Well now I can kill, too, because now I have hate!

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits; a stylized, tinted aerial still of Manhattan is shown as the overture plays. The background changes color as the themes change throughout the overture. As the overture ends, the tinting is blue, the title appears, and the shot segues to aerial photography of Manhattan streets and landmarks.
    • Alternate versions
      Most of the releases, except for the HD version that had the 2008 opening and closing MGM logos with the 1995 roar, open with a different United Artists logo. like the 1968 logo in the 1981 VHS, 1982 logo in the 1984, 88 and 91 VHS prints, the short version of the 1987 logo in the 1993 VHS, and the 1990s logo in the post-1998 VHS prints and 2003 DVD. The latter also added a closing MGM logo. Post-2024 digital version uses the short version of the 2012 MGM logo and closing 2012 MGM logo.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of West Side Story (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture
      (1957) (uncredited)

      Composed by Leonard Bernstein

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 1962 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Amor sin barreras
    • Filming locations
      • 110th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(playground)
    • Production companies
      • The Mirisch Corporation
      • Seven Arts Productions
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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $44,055,492
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $207,145
      • Jun 24, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,135,556
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 33m(153 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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