West Side Story (1961)

The screen achieves one of the great entertainments in the history of motion pictures.

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.

Key facts

Released:
1961-12-13
Runtime:
153 min
Genres:
Crime, Drama, Romance
Director:
Jerome Robbins
Top cast:
Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland
Original language:
EN
TMDB rating:
7.2/10 from 2,038 votes
Bynge Score:
7.2/10

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