West Side Story
The story is set on the Upper West Side of New York City and tells the story of the conflict between two young street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. The Jets are white youths and the Sharks are Hispanic. The gangs often clash and compete for control of the area.
The film centers on the love story between Tony (played by Richard…
The story is set on the Upper West Side of New York City and tells the story of the conflict between two young street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. The Jets are white youths and the Sharks are Hispanic. The gangs often clash and compete for control of the area.
The film centers on the love story between Tony (played by Richard Beymer) and Maria (played by Natalie Wood). Tony is a former member of the Jets who falls in love with Maria, the sister of the Sharks' leader Bernardo (played by George Chakiris). However, their love affair becomes entangled in the conflict and prejudice between the gangs.
The film follows Tony and Maria as they try to build their relationship amidst hostility and violence. They face opposition from both their own gangs and the community. The story unfolds through music, dance and drama as the young people try to cope amidst the conflicts.
"West Side Story" is known for its captivating music, such as the songs "Maria", "Tonight" and "Somewhere", and its energetic dance numbers. The film explores themes such as love, racism, violence and prejudice in greater depth.
The film's visual style and direction were widely praised, and it won a total of ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. "West Side Story" remains a respected and beloved musical classic that has left a lasting mark on cinematic history.
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Draama Musikaali Oscar palkitut Rikos
Year: 1961
Audio track:
Englanti Espanja Italia Ranska Saksa
Subtitles:
Suomi Ruotsi Tanska Norja Espanja Heprea Hollanti Italia Kreikka Portugali Ranska Turkki Unkari
Director:
Jerome Robbins
Starring:
Natalie WoodRichard BeymerRuss TamblynRita MorenoGeorge ChakirisSimon OaklandNed GlassWilliam BramleyDavid WintersEliot FeldBert MichaelsDavid BeanRobert BanasScooter TeagueTommy AbbottSusan OakesGina TrikonisCarole D’AndreaJose De VegaGus TrikonisJaime RogersRobert E. ThompsonNick NavarroRudy Del CampoAndre TayirYvonne WilderSuzie KayeNobuko MiyamotoMartin AbrahamsJohn AngeloJohn AstinFrancesca BelliniJacqulin ColeRoy GoldmanElaine JoycePriscilla LopezLou RuggieroPenny SantonGary TroyMarni NixonRoxanne TunisAlice MonteSaul Chaplin
Added to the collection: 27.03.20 • Information edited: 06.12.25