West Side Story
West Side Story
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West Side Story (1961)

Approved (US) | USA | English | 153 min
Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
7.7

The film, based on a Broadway musical that was itself inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, takes place in a marginal area of New York where two gangs are at war with each other. On one side the "Sharks", immigrants from Puerto Rico, and on the other side the "Jets", white people of European descent; at the same time, a romance between two members of each gang makes things more complicated. Considered one of the best musicals in the history of cinema, it has impeccable choreography and great performances.

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Best Film from any Source

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Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color

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Release Date

USA
(New York City, New York, premiere)
1961-10-18
USA
(Los Angeles, California, premiere)
1961-12-13
Japan
No data
1961-12-23
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

West Side Story
(Original title)
Amor sin barreras
Argentina
West Side Story
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild