In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, tensions are high as a gang of Polish-Americans compete against a gang of recently immigrated Puerto Ricans, but this doesn't stop two romantics from each gang falling in love.
Stars: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland
Crew: Robert Wise (Director), Robert Wise (Producer), Jerome Robbins (Director), Ernest Lehman (Screenplay), Lynn Stalmaster (Casting), Alice Monte (Hairdresser)
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Studio: Seven Arts Productions, The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Runtime: 153 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Dec 13, 1961
IMDb: 3.7
Keywords:immigrant, showdown, street gang, slum, love at first sight, puerto rico, highway, forbidden love, musical, based on play or musical, rivalry, feud, interracial relationship, tragic love, attempted rape, policeman, obsessive love, lifting female in air, young love, modern day adaptation, shakespeare in modern dress, romeo & juliet, romantic, tragic