West Side Story explores the rivalry between two teenage street gangs – white working-class Jets and Puerto Rican Sharks. When a member of the Jets falls in love with the sister of the Sharks? leader, things look hopeful at first, but rapidly go downhill. Illustrating the events are many memorable song and dance numbers such as ?America?, ?Somewhere? and ?I Feel Pretty?.
Starring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer and George Chakiris, the film went on to win 10 Academy Awards on its original release in 1961.
Something’s Coming to theatres for this special 60th anniversary event will feature exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.
CAST: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris
DIRECTOR: Robert Wise
RUN TIME: 151 min
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