West Side Story
1961 Film
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.
Initial release: October 18, 1961 (USA)
Directors: Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins
Adapted from: West Side Story
Screenplay: Ernest Lehman
Awards: Academy Award for Best Picture, more
