West Side Story

1961 · 2h 33m · Crime, Drama, Romance · Directed by Jerome Robbins

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Synopsis

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.

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barackobama6.6July 27, 2026

I fear they nuked the potential for a great retelling of Romeo and Juliet by allowing white people to attempt at a Puerto Rican accent for 2.5 hours

Cast

  • Natalie WoodNatalie WoodMaria
  • Richard BeymerRichard BeymerTony
  • Russ TamblynRuss TamblynRiff
  • Rita MorenoRita MorenoAnita
  • George ChakirisGeorge ChakirisBernardo
  • Simon OaklandSimon OaklandSchrank
  • Ned GlassNed GlassDoc
  • William BramleyKrupke
  • Tucker SmithTucker SmithIce
  • Tony MordenteTony MordenteAction
  • David WintersDavid WintersA-rab
  • Eliot FeldEliot FeldBaby John
  • Bert MichaelsBert MichaelsSnowboy
  • David BeanTiger
  • Robert BanasRobert BanasJoyboy
  • Scooter TeagueScooter TeagueBig Deal
  • Harvey EvansHarvey EvansMouthpiece
  • Tommy AbbottGee-Tar
  • Susan OakesAnybodys
  • Gina TrikonisGraziella

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