Westside Story (PG)
1961 | 2h 33m | Musical, Romance | USA
Classic Movie Night: Wednesday 9 July, 7pm
West Side Story is a classic musical drama film from 1961 that has stood the test of time and remains a beloved piece of cinema history. The film, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, is an adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, which was inspired by William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.
The film is set in the 1950s in the Upper West Side of Manhattan and follows the story of two rival street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, as they battle for control of their neighborhood. Amidst this tension, a romance blossoms between Tony, a former Jet, and Maria, the sister of the Sharks' leader. One of the standout features of West Side Story is its music. The film features a timeless score by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.