West Side Story
Directed by Robert Wise, Jerome RobbinsIn 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.
- Eric BakkeMarch 4, 2025West Side Story (1961) has its flaws, primarily in some of its casting choices. However, despite these flaws, West Side Story persists as a masterpiece and remains one of the greatest movie musicals ever made. The film's brilliance shines through in its choreography and dancing, which are undeniably some of the best ever captured on screen. Jerome Robbins’ innovative choreography, paired with the dazzling and energetic performances of the cast, transforms every dance sequence into a visual feast. The athleticism and artistry of the dance numbers, such as “America” and “Cool,” are still considered the gold standard for musical choreography.
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West Side Story was released on December 23, 1961.
West Side Story was directed by Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins.
West Side Story has a runtime of 2h 33m.
West Side Story was produced by Robert Wise.
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.
The key characters in West Side Story are Maria (Natalie Wood), Tony (Richard Beymer), Riff (Russ Tamblyn).
West Side Story is rated Not Rated.
West Side Story is a Musical, Crime, Drama film.
West Side Story has an audience rating of 8.4 out of 10.
West Side Story had a budget of $6M.
West Side Story has made $43.7M at the box office.