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West Side Story
1961
Jerome Robbins
1961·Approved·
United States
United StatesAward tierGold
Metascore
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
Cast
Natalie Wood·Richard Beymer·Russ Tamblyn·George Chakiris
Producers
Saul Chaplin·Walter Mirisch·Robert Wise
Languages
EnglishSpanishMajor Awards
3 wins · 4 nominations
Wins (3)
Best Picture
Academy Awards, USA (1962)
Best Picture
Robert Wise
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1961)
Best Film
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (1962)
Best Director
Jerome RobbinsRobert Wise
Nominations (4)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1963)
Best Film from any Source
Best Director
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1961)
Best Director
Jerome RobbinsRobert Wise
Golden Globes, USA (1962)
Best Director
Jerome RobbinsRobert Wise
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1962)
Best Actor - Comedy or Musical
Richard Beymer