

The screen achieves one of the great entertainments in the history of motion pictures.
December 13, 1961
2h 33m
EN
Jerome Robbins
In Manhattan’s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clash for control of the neighborhood, even as two young members from opposite sides fall dangerously in love.

Natalie Wood
Maria

Richard Beymer
Tony

Russ Tamblyn
Riff

Rita Moreno
Anita



Ernest Lehman
2,038
George Chakiris
Bernardo

Simon Oakland
Schrank

Ned Glass
Doc

William Bramley
Krupke

Tucker Smith
Ice

Tony Mordente
Action

Seven Arts Productions
US
The Mirisch Company
US
Robert Wise Productions
N/A