WEST SIDE STORY (Theatrical Release USA 1961)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.7|5.0 Starsìììì

West Side Story—classic musical with a tough theme—introduces a terrific musical score and allows a broad range of expression for dancers, singers, and actors. The story moves with finesse through well-written dialogue and excellent choreography. The actors’ costuming, body movement, and facial features completely support the story. Well done for Director Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise.

Storyline

Rival neighborhood gangs make it tough to live and to love in the neighborhood.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Directors Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producer Walter Mirisch for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Maria (Natalie Wood), Tony (Richard Beymer), Riff (Russ Tamblyn), Anita (Rita Moreno), Bernardo (George Chakiris), Schrank (Simon Oakland), Doc (Ned Glass), Krupke (William Bramley), Ice (Tucker Smith), and Action (Tony Mordente).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The movie performs as one of the better musicals on the market.

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