West Side Story

Overview

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.

Movie details

Release date

1961

Runtime

2h 33m

Genres

Crime, Drama, Romance

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

United States of America

Director

Jerome Robbins

Production

Seven Arts Productions, The Mirisch Company, Robert Wise Productions

Budget

$6,000,000

Revenue

$43,700,000

Cast

Natalie Wood

Maria

Richard Beymer

Tony

Russ Tamblyn

Riff

Rita Moreno

Anita

George Chakiris

Bernardo

Simon Oakland

Schrank