West Side Story
1961
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Synopsis
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
Cast
Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland, Ned Glass, William Bramley
Original language
Spanish
First release
December 13, 1961 (Denmark)
Production companies
The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Based on
West Side Story
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color, Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Setting
New York City
Filming locations
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Ernest Lehman
Cinematography
Daniel L. Fapp
Editing
Thomas Stanford
Music
Leonard Bernstein
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Couch Film Festival 2020
- Seattle International Film Festival 2010 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2009 generic
- Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2006 generic
- National Film Preservation Board 1997 generic
- Academy Awards 1962 academy_award
- Directors Guild of America 1961 generic ★ Winner
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | West Side Story (The Original Sound Track Recording) - Leonard Bernstein (1961) | 157 releases, 1961-2020: Belter, Bonton, CBS, CBS Masterworks (+20 more) |
| Vinyl LP | West Side Story (Highlights) - Leonard Bernstein (1985) | 6 releases, 1985-2016: Deutsche Grammophon |
| 7" vinyl | Excerpts From "West Side Story" No. 1 - Leonard Bernstein (1957) | 5 releases, 1959-1962: CBS, Philips |
| 7" vinyl | West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein (1959) | 7 releases, 1959: His Master's Voice |
| 7" vinyl | West Side Story - Extraits de la Comédie Musicale (1961) | 3 releases, 1961-1962: Philips |
| 7" vinyl | West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein (1962) | 2 releases, 1962-1965: CBS |
| 7" vinyl | West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein (1962) | 14 releases, 1962: CBS, Philips |
| 7" vinyl | West Side Story - The Original Sound Track Recording - Leonard Bernstein (1962) | 3 releases, 1966: CBS |
| CD | West Side Story (The Original Sound Track Recording) - Leonard Bernstein (1961) | 31 releases, 1983-2018: CBS, CBS/Sony, Columbia, Sony (+6 more) |
| CD | West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein (1985) | 8 releases, 1985-2018: Deutsche Grammophon, Орфей |
| CD | West Side Story (Highlights) - Leonard Bernstein (1985) | 13 releases, 1986-1993: Deutsche Grammophon |
| CD | West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein (2014) | 1 release, 2014: SFS Media |
| Cassette | West Side Story (The Original Sound Track Recording) - Leonard Bernstein (1961) | 8 releases, 1970-1987: CBS, Columbia, CSP |
| Cassette | West Side Story (Highlights) - Leonard Bernstein (1985) | 4 releases, 1986: Deutsche Grammophon |
| 8-track | West Side Story (The Original Sound Track Recording) - Leonard Bernstein (1961) | 3 releases: Columbia |
| Reel-to-reel | West Side Story (The Original Sound Track Recording) - Leonard Bernstein (1961) | 1 release, 1961: Columbia Masterworks |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Denmark | December 13, 1961 |
| Theatrical | Finland | December 13, 1961 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 13, 1961 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 13, 1961 |
| Theatrical | Japan | December 23, 1961 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 25, 1961 |
| Theatrical | Canada | February 22, 1962 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 27, 1962 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | February 27, 1962 |
| Theatrical | France | March 3, 1962 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 29, 1962 |
| Theatrical | Australia | June 7, 1962 |
| Theatrical | Germany | September 12, 1962 |
| Theatrical | Italy | September 21, 1962 |
| Theatrical | Austria | October 5, 1962 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | April 25, 1963 |
| Theatrical | Spain | December 19, 1963 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | January 18, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Poland | October 8, 1973 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | May 29, 1999 |
| Television | Netherlands | December 24, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | December 20, 2012 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | October 20, 1998 |
| Home video | Netherlands | February 1, 2012 |
Full credits
| Director | Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise |
| Cast | Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer (Tony), Russ Tamblyn (Riff), Rita Moreno (Anita), George Chakiris (Bernardo), Simon Oakland (Schrank), Ned Glass (Doc), William Bramley (Krupke), Tucker Smith (Ice / Riff (Singing) (Uncredited)), Tony Mordente (Action), David Winters (A-rab), Eliot Feld (Baby John), Bert Michaels (Snowboy), David Bean (Tiger), Robert Banas (Joyboy), Scooter Teague (Big Deal), Harvey Evans (Mouthpiece), Tommy Abbott (Gee-Tar), Susan Oakes (Anybodys), Gina Trikonis (Graziella), Carole D'Andrea (Velma), Jose De Vega (Chino), Jay Norman (Pepe), Gus Trikonis (Indio), Eddie Verso (Juano), Jaime Rogers (Loco), Larry Roquemore (Rocco), Robert E. Thompson (Luis), Nick Navarro (Toro), Rudy Del Campo (Del Campo), Andre Tayir (Chile), Yvonne Wilder (Consuelo), Suzie Kaye (Rosalia), Nobuko Miyamoto (Francisca), Martin Abrahams (Kid on Bicycle (uncredited)), John Astin (Glad Hand (uncredited)), Francesca Bellini (Debb (uncredited)), Jacqulin Cole (Dancer (uncredited)), Roy Goldman (Guest at Dance in Gym (uncredited)), Elaine Joyce (Hotsie (uncredited)), Priscilla Lopez (Child (uncredited)), Lou Ruggiero (Police Officer (uncredited)), Penny Santon (Madam Lucia (uncredited)), Gary Troy (Dancer (uncredited)), Marni Nixon (Maria (Singing Voice) (uncredited)), Roxanne Tunis (Dancer (uncredited)), Betty Wand (Anita (Singing) (Uncredited)), Jimmy Bryant (Tony (Singing) (Uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Ernest Lehman |
| Cinematography | Daniel L. Fapp |
| Editing | Thomas Stanford |
| Music | Leonard Bernstein |
| Production design | Boris Leven |
| Sound | Fred Lau, Murray Spivack, Vinton Vernon |
| Costumes | Irene Sharaff |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
