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BBFC RatingWest Side Story (1961)

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CertificatePG
Year1961
GenreMusical, Drama
Director(s)Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
Writer(s)Ernest Lehman, Arthur Laurents, Jerome Robbins
LanguageEnglish, Spanish
CountryUnited States of America
Running Time2HR 31MINS
SeasonMain Programme

Winner of ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of "Romeo and Juliet" against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York.

Whether you've seen the remake or not, it's the perfect time to revisit a classic!

The two warring New York City gangs the Jets (led by Riff) and the Sharks (led by Bernardo) hatred towards each other escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any form of understanding. But when Riff's best friend (and former Jet) Tony and Bernardo's younger sister Maria meet at a dance, no one can do anything to stop their love.

Featuring an unforgettable score, exuberant choreography and powerful performances by Natalie Wood, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris, West Side Story will forever resonate as a true cinematic masterpiece.

We're delighted to swing open the cinema door once more. You might like to read more about the measures we're taking to reduce the risk from COVID-19, including allocated seating. Find out more here. If you have any questions, we've got a new range of FAQs here, and you can email us on qftmanager@qub.ac.uk.


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