USA,
1961, 152 min
(Alternative: 146 min)
Cinematography:
Daniel L. FappCast:
Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland, Ned Glass, William Bramley, Tucker Smith, Tony Mordente, David Winters (more)VOD (3)
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This electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York. Featuring an unforgettable score, exuberant choreography and powerful performances by Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris, West Side Story will forever resonate as a true cinematic masterpiece. (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1962 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1962 - Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1962 - George Chakiris (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1962 - Rita Moreno (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1962 - Daniel L. Fapp (Best Cinematography (Color))
- 1962 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1962 - Irwin Kostal, Johnny Green, Saul Chaplin, Sid Ramin (Best Scoring of a Musical Picture)
- 1962 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1962 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1962 - Best Sound Mixing
- 1962 - Ernest Lehman (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1963 - Best Film
Golden Globes
- 1962 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1962 - George Chakiris (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1962 - Rita Moreno (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1962 - Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise (Best Director)
- 1962 - Richard Beymer (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1961 - Best Film
- 1961 - Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise (Best Director)