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West Side Story
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WEST SIDE STORY

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

19612h 33m7.2 TMDb

Directed by Jerome Robbins

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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.

Cast

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Maria

Richard Beymer

Richard Beymer

Tony

Russ Tamblyn

Russ Tamblyn

Riff

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Anita

George Chakiris

George Chakiris

Bernardo

Simon Oakland

Simon Oakland

Schrank

Ned Glass

Ned Glass

Doc

William Bramley

William Bramley

Krupke

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.1
Emotion8.1
Complexity8.4
Humor5
Realism7.6
Action4.2
Darkness5.6

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those looking for a quick watch
  • those seeking nonstop action

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