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West Side Story

NR
CrimeDramaRomance
7.3/10(1,869 ratings)

In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, tensions are high as a gang of Polish-Americans compete against a gang of recently immigrated Puerto Ricans, but this doesn't stop two romantics from each gang falling in love.

12-13-1961
2h 33m
West Side Story
Backdrop for West Side Story

Main 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

Lieutenant Schrank

Ned Glass

Ned Glass

Doc

Movie Details

Production Info

Directors:
Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
Writers:
Arthur Laurents, Stephen Sondheim
Production:
Seven Arts Productions, The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Revenue:
$43,700,000
Budget:
$6,000,000

Key Crew

Screenplay:
Ernest Lehman
Producer:
Robert Wise
Director:
Jerome Robbins
Director:
Robert Wise
Executive Producer:
Walter Mirisch

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en