West Side Story

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(1961)

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Synopsis:

Updated musical version of Romeo and Juliet by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, set in Fifties New York, where Natalie Wood's dangerous romance with Richard Beymer causes the already simmering tensions between rival street gangs the Jets and the Sharks to explode. One of the most successful films of all time, scooping a richly deserved 10 Academy Awards at the 1962 ceremony, and also starring Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris in supporting roles. The film was faithfully adapte…

Starring:

Bill Bramley as Officer Krupke, Natalie Wood as Maria, Richard Beymer as Tony, Russ Tamblyn as Riff, Rita Moreno as Anita, George Chakiris as Bernardo, Simon Oakland as Lt Schrank, Ned Glass as Doc, Tucker Smith as Ice, Tony Mordente as Action

Credits:

Ernest Lehman - Scriptwriter, Robert Wise - Producer, Director, Jerome Robbins - Director

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