West Side Story

West Side Story

1961

Movie Information

Overview

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.

Release Date

December 13, 1961

Director

Robert Wise

Runtime

2h 33m

Cast

Natalie WoodRichard BeymerRuss TamblynRita MorenoGeorge ChakirisSimon OaklandNed GlassWilliam BramleyTucker SmithTony Mordente

Production

Seven Arts ProductionsThe Mirisch CompanyRobert Wise Productions

Genres

CrimeDramaRomance

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