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West Side Story (1961)

7.6/10 1961 2h 33m
CrimeDramaMusical
1961 • Approved • 153 min • Crime, Drama, Musical
West Side Story (1961) poster
★ 7.6 / 10  IMDb
Crime Drama Musical
DirectorJerome Robbins, Robert Wise
WriterErnest Lehman, Arthur Laurents, Jerome Robbins
StarsNatalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer
LanguageEnglish, Spanish
CountryUnited States
Box Office: $44,055,492

About West Side Story

West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”. The feuding families become two warring New York City gangs–the white Jets led by Riff and the Lati…

Ratings & Reviews

7.6/10
IMDb
92%
Rotten Tomatoes
86/100
Metacritic
🏆 Won 10 Oscars. 31 wins & 11 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
Jerome Robbins
Director
Robert Wise
Writer
Ernest Lehman
Writer
Arthur Laurents
Actor
Natalie Wood
Actor
George Chakiris
Actor
Richard Beymer
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7.6/10
IMDb Rating
2h 33min
Runtime
1961
Year

FAQ: West Side Story (1961)

What genre is West Side Story (1961)?
West Side Story (1961) is listed as Crime, Drama, Musical.
How long is West Side Story (1961)?
West Side Story (1961) has a runtime of 2h 33min (153 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1961
Rating 7.6/10
Duration 2h 33m
Genre Musical

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