Rating
Popularity3
Runtime2h 33m
Release DateDecember 13, 1961
Budget$6,000,000
Revenue$43,700,000
West Side Story
The screen achieves one of the great entertainments in the history of motion pictures.
Overview
In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, tensions are high as a gang of Polish-Americans compete against a gang of recently immigrated Puerto Ricans, but this doesn't stop two romantics from each gang falling in love.
Production
Seven Arts Productions(US)The Mirisch Company(US)
United Artists(US)Status
Released
Original Language
English
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Age Rating
All Ages
Top Cast
Key Crew
DirectorRobert Wise
ProducerRobert Wise
DirectorJerome Robbins
ScreenplayErnest Lehman
Director of PhotographyDaniel L. Fapp
Videos & Trailers
Official Trailer
Trailer
60th Anniversary Official Trailer
Trailer
Maria Sings 'I Feel Pretty' in West Side Story (1961) | TCM
Clip
The Sharks Perform "America" in West Side Story | TCM
Clip
Rita Moreno | 34th Oscars Best Supporting Actress | Behind the Oscars Speech
Featurette