West Side Story - 1961

In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, a gang of Polish-American teenagers called the Jets compete with a rival gang of recently immigrated Puerto Ricans, the Sharks, to "own" the neighborhood streets. Tensions are high between the gangs but two romantics, one from each gang, fall in love leading to tragedy.

151min
1961
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.6/10

Cast

Simon Oakland profile pictureSimon OaklandLieutenant Schrank
William Bramley profile pictureWilliam BramleyOfficer Krupke
Eliot Feld profile pictureEliot FeldBaby John
Harvey Evans profile pictureHarvey EvansMouthpiece
Yvonne Wilder profile pictureYvonne WilderConsuelo (as Yvonne Othon)
Suzie Kaye profile pictureSuzie KayeRosalia
John Astin profile pictureJohn AstinGlad Hand (uncredited)
Jacqulin Cole profile pictureJacqulin ColeDancer (uncredited)
Elaine Joyce profile pictureElaine JoyceHotsie, Tiger's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Priscilla Lopez profile picturePriscilla LopezChild (uncredited)
Penny Santon profile picturePenny SantonMadam Lucia (uncredited)
Marni Nixon profile pictureMarni NixonMaria (Singing Voice) (uncredited)

About West Side Story

West Side Story Overview

In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, a gang of Polish-American teenagers called the Jets compete with a rival gang of recently immigrated Puerto Ricans, the Sharks, to "own" the neighborhood streets. Tensions are high between the gangs but two romantics, one from each gang, fall in love leading to tragedy.

Runtime: 151min

Extra details

Original Title: West Side Story
Original Language: English
Budget: $6,000,000.00
Revenue: $43,700,000.00
Directed By: Robert Wise
Production Companies
Seven Arts ProductionsThe Mirisch Company