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West Side Story (1961)
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West Side Story (1961)

Critics Consensus: Buoyed by Robert Wise's dazzling direction, Leonard Bernstein's score, and Stephen Sondheim's lyrics, West Side Story remains perhaps the most iconic of all the Shakespeare adaptations to visit the big screen.
Synopsis: Considered one of the most popular musicals of all time, WEST SIDE STORY earned director Robert Wise an Oscar for Best Director as well as nine other Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Realistically portrayed... [More]
Starring: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno
Directed By: Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins
Featured Review
An energetic and vibrant musical that modernizes the Romeo and Juliet story ably and with great passion.
Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | 2 Comments

Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

Next: Throne of Blood (1957)
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