West Side Story (1961)

Plot: Against the gritty backdrop of New York's Upper West Side in the 1950s, a fierce turf war rages between two rival street gangs: the Caucasian Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Tensions reach a boiling point, but amidst the hatred, a forbidden romance sparks when Tony, a former Jet seeking a better life, falls instantly in love with Maria, the innocent sister of the Sharks' fierce leader. As their secret passion deepens, it threatens to tear both gangs apart, setting off a chain reaction of tragedy, violence, and heartbreak. This highly acclaimed adaptation of the classic Broadway musical weaves a timeless, emotional tale of star-crossed lovers caught in the crossfire of prejudice and pride.

Actors: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland, Ned Glass, William Bramley, Tucker Smith, Tony Mordente, David Winters, Eliot Feld, Bert Michaels, David Bean, Robert Banas

Genre: Musical • Drama • Romance

Studio / Manufacturer: MGM Home Entertainment

Producer: Robert Wise • Saul Chaplin

Director: Robert Wise • Jerome Robbins

Behind-the-scenes Crew & Production Side Personnel: Leonard Bernstein (Composer) • Stephen Sondheim (Lyricist) • Daniel L. Fapp (Director of Photography) • Thomas Stanford (Editor) • Boris Leven (Production Designer) • Victor Gangelin (Set Decorator) • Irene Sharaff (Costume Designer) • Alice Moore (Hair Stylist) • Emil LaVigne (Makeup Artist) • Howard Jeffrey (Assistant to Jerome Robbins)

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