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West Side Story (1961)
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
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Directors:
Jerome Robbins , Robert WiseWriters:
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Trivia
The original stage version of Maria's song "I Feel Pretty" included the lyrics "I feel pretty and witty and bright / And I pity / Any girl who isn't me tonight." In the film this night scene was changed to the daytime, and presumably for this reason... ...
Quotes
Riff:
Come on.
Riff:
Beat it.
Goofs
In the final scene, they show Maria, then pan over to the Jets and Sharks. When they come back to Maria, a large portion of her hair has magically come out of place.
Crazy Credits
There are no opening credits; a red tinted aerial still of Manhattan with the title is shown as the overture plays. As the overture ends, the red tint is removed and the shot segues to aerial photography of Manhattan streets and landmarks.
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Genres
Crime | Drama | Musical | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
23 December 1961Language
English, Spanish
Country of Origin
USABox Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$43,656,822 (USA)
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