West Side Story

Name: West Side Story
Director: Jerome Robbins
Genre: Crime, Drama, Musical, Romance
Released: 1961

1961

Jerome Robbins

1961·Not Rated·

United States

Award 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

Languages

English

Spanish

Major Awards

3 wins · 4 nominations

Wins (3)

Best Picture

Academy Awards, USA (1962)

Best Picture

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1962)

Best Director

Other

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1961)

Best Film

Nominations (4)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (1963)

Best Film from any Source

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1962)

Best Director

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1962)

Best Actor - Comedy or Musical

Other

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1961)

Best Director