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West Side Story
- Original title
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West Side Story
- Year
- 1961
- Running time
- 151 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
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- Screenwriter
Ernest Lehman (Book: Arthur Laurents) (wmusical: Jerome Robbins)
- Music
Leonard Bernstein (Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim)
- Cinematography
Daniel L. Fapp
- Cast
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Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, George Chakiris, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, Simon Oakland, Ned Glass, William Bramley, Tucker Smith, Tony Mordente, David Winters, Eliot Feld, Bert Michaels, David Bean, Robert Banas
- Producer
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Genre
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Musical. Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama. Street Gang
- Synopsis / Plot
- This romantic musical update of 'Romeo and Juliet' won ten Oscars. The tale of a turf war between rival teenage gangs in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen and the two lovers who cross battle lines has captivated audiences for four decades. The Stephen Sondheim/Leonard Bernstein score is just one of the reasons.
- Awards
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1961: 10 Oscar: including, Best Movie, Director. 11 Nominations
1961: 3 Golden Globes, including Best Movie - Musical. 7 nominations
1962: BAFTA Awards: Nominated to Best Film
1961: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Film. 2 Nominations
1961: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films
1961: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Best Director
1961: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Musical Screenplay
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