Two gangs from opposite sides of the street. One romance that dared to cross the line. In 1961, this movie adaptation of the Broadway smash-hit musical West Side Story broke box office records and won an incredible 10 Academy Awards, more than any other musical before or since. On the streets of New York City, two gangs (the Sharks and the Jets) battle for territory and respect. But when Tony, the leader of the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Sharks leader Bernardo, a chain of events is set in motion that will tear their worlds apart forever. Featuring music from Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, and songs like “America,” “Somewhere,” and “Tonight,” this timeless story of star crossed lovers and rival gangs races to a shattering climax you will never forget.
- Composer: Elmer Bernstein
- Songs by: Elmer Bernstein
- Associate Producer: Saul Chaplin
- Music Supervisor: Saul Chaplin
- Cinematographer: Daniel L. Fapp
- Music Supervisor: Johnny Green
- Art Director: Victor A. Gangelin
- Set Decorator : Victor A. Gangelin
- Music Supervisor: Irwin Kostal
- Sound : Fred Hynes
- Screenplay: Ernest Lehman
- Art Director: Boris Leven
- Set Decorator : Boris Leven
- Executive Producer: Walter Mirisch
- Music Supervisor: Sid Ramin
- Choreography: Jerome Robbins
- Director: Jerome Robbins
- Costume Designer: Irene Sharaff
- Composer: Stephen Sondheim
- Editor: Thomas Sanford
- Sound : Gordon E. Sawyer
- Director: Robert Wise
- Producer: Robert Wise
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- academy award
Best Supporting Actor : George Chakiris - Best Cinematography Color: Daniel L. Fapp
- Best Film Editing : Thomas Sanford
- Best Set Decoration Color: Victor A. Gangelin, Boris Leven
- Best Director : Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins
- Best Sound : Fred Hynes, Gordon E. Sawyer
- Best Picture : Robert Wise
- Best Supporting Actress : Rita Moreno
- Best Costume Design Color: Irene Sharaff
- Best Music Score Score of a Musical: Johnny Green, Sid Ramin, Irwin Kostal, Saul Chaplin
golden globe
Best Supporting Actor : George Chakiris- Best Picture Musical: West Side Story
- Best Supporting Actress : Rita Moreno
grammy award
Best Soundtrack Original Cast : Johnny Green, Sid Ramin, Irwin Kostal, Saul Chaplin
directors guild of america
Best Director : Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins
ny film critics circle award
Best Film : West Side Story
writers guild of america
Best Written American Musical : Ernest Lehman
