West Side Story

1961 · 153 min · EN · NR · 7.2 (2,119 votes)

Dir. Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins · Starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland · Music Leonard Bernstein

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

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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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This film sweeps you into a world of vibrant energy and heartbreaking romance. It feels like a grand, passionate ballet of love and conflict, set against a backdrop of urban tension. The music and dance are intoxicating, creating a deeply emotional and ultimately tragic experience.

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