West Side Story
West Side Story marked a revolution in the history of the Hollywood musical when it was released in 1961. Enriched by Leonard Bernstein's marvellous score, the location shooting and aerial views of the Manhattan grid made New York a gritty backdrop to this modern interpretation of Romeo and Juliet. The film rightly became an instant classic which won ten Oscars.
Nominated by
David Arnold
Composer
As a musical film, this show must be considered the greatest that there has been. I can’t think of a more essential film when I consider great films... read more
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| Director | Robert Wise |
| Cast | Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno |
| Country | USA |
| Year | 1961 |
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