West Side Story
Completed
"The screen achieves one of the great entertainments in the history of motion pictures."
1961-12-13
7.2
en 153mCrimeDramaRomance
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.
Director
Jerome Robbins
Director
Robert Wise
Screenplay
Ernest Lehman
Casting
Lynn Stalmaster
Hairdresser
Alice Monte
Theatre Play
Jerome Robbins
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Status
ReleasedRevenue
$43,700,000Budget
$6,000,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Seven Arts Productions
- The Mirisch Company
- Robert Wise Productions
