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West Side Story (1961)

Film · 1961 · 153 min · NR · Crime · Drama · Romance

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

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.

Directed by Robert Wise

Starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland, Ned Glass, William Bramley

Release dates in United States

In cinemas13 December 1961
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release20 October 1998
First release anywhere13 December 1961

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