And as mounting tensions rise, a battle to the death ensues, and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale. Oscargalan taszitotta le a korabbi elso helyezettet, a gigit tronjarol a maga 10 szobrocskajaval. The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid1950s. And lets not forget that the story is based on probably the most beloved play by the most beloved writer in the english language, shakespeares romeo and juliet. Azonban ezzel az eredmennyel nemcsak a musical mufajaban versenykepes a jerome robins es robert wise altal jegyzett mu, hiszen a mai napig mindossze harom film benhur, titanic. When jets member tony richardbeymer falls for maria natalie wood, the sister of the sharks leader, its more than these two warring gangs can handle. West side story, an adaptation directed by steven spielberg. These were the cities and theaters that exclusively played the film before it was given a general release. West side story is a 1961 american musical romantic drama film directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. Instead of the capulets and montagues this story had a rivalry between the two gangs in new york the sharks and the jets.
See more ideas about west side story, west side story 1961 and west side story movie. One of the longest presentations at the george v was west side story which had a run of four years, eight months and ten days 218 weeks beginning on 2nd march 1962. In 1961, this movie adaptation of the broadway smashhit musical west side story broke box office records and won an incredible 10 academy awards, more than any other musical before or since. West side story 1961 jouer film film musical gratuit. In the early 1960s, much of the neighborhood would be cleared to make room for lincoln center, which changed the neighborhood. It is an adaptation of the 1957 broadway musical play of the same name. Traduction america west side story en francais greatsong.
West side story simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. West side story 1961 is an energetic, widelyacclaimed, melodramatic musical a modernday, loose retelling of shakespeares romeo and juliet tragedy of feuding families, although the setting is the upper west side of new york city in the late 1950s with conflict between rival street gangs rather than families. West side story 510 movie clip tonight 1961 hd youtube. Five fast facts winner of 10 academy awards soundtrack was no 1 on the billboard charts for 54 weeks 94% on rotten tomatoes based on romeo and juliet, which is based on a poem by arthur brooke called the tragic historye of romeus and juliet, which is based on a poem by the roman poet ovid called pyramus and thisbe actors worked over 16. On the streets of new york city, two gangs the sharks and the jets battle for territory and respect. This is preferred over the movie soundtrack insofar as the voices of the main characters in the film were dubbed by others, professional singers, with better voices than the movie stars. Presented here to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the premiere of west side story is a list of most of the classic, awardwinning films. Jul 30, 20 west side story won an almostrecord ten oscars, including best picture, supporting awards to chakiris and rita moreno as bernardos girlfriend, anita, and best director to robbins and wise. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The tragic love story of romeo and juliet, reimagined for 1950s new york.
Originally a broadway play, west side story was later adapted for film and sets the scene for the starcrossed lovers in the city streets where bitter gang warfare rages between the jets and the sharks. It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno and george chakiris and it was photographed by daniel l. West side story has always been one my most favourite films, since i first saw it at a. In the credits of west side story, bass inserted the initials sbem, barely visible on a wall of grafitti, but took sole credit for the title work. Instead of the capulets and montagues this story had a rivalry between the two gangs in new york the sharks and the. It is based on the play romeo and juliet by william shakespeare this movie won academy awards for best picture, best sound and best director. More differences another difference that i noticed was what they were fighting for in the outsiders, the two groups are fighting just to pretty much fight while in west side story, they fight for territory and girls some differences both of the stories include gangs, but in the. Regarder film west side story en streaming, telecharger film west side story gratuitement, voir film west side story en ligne. A film guide that looks at west side story 1961, in which the classic love story of romeo and juliet is transported to 1950s new york in this hollywood musical. West side story bande annonce vost fr video dailymotion.
West side story 1962, adaptation fidele et originale du celebre spectacle. The film was then transfered to the avenue on the champs elysees for 25 weeks, then transfered to the arleqine for a further 16 weeks. When i recently decided to add west side story to my collection in bluray i scouted through the amazon items on offer. Although west side story was named the best picture of 1961 and won 10 academy awards, it is not much mentioned by movie fans these days, and the old warhorse singin in the rain is probably more seen and certainly better loved. West side story is a contemporary rendition of shakespeares classic, romeo and juliet. Jan 26, 2018 the original west side story film, from 1961, was directed by jerome robbins and robert wise. West side story, a novelization of the film by irving shulman. West side story is a 1961 american romantic crime drama musical. West side story is a 1961 musical film directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. Steven spielberg and tony kushners west side story is.
You can buy the film on dvd or buy the soundtrack on cd at places that sell digital entertainment. This is just a warning to anyone thinking of purchasing a bluray copy of, not only west side story but any other film. It was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet the story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, bluecollar neighborhood. West side story film still pretty, and witty, at 50. It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, and george chakiris, and was. The film is an adaptation of the 1957 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was adapted from william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. This guide is useful for exploring topics including performing arts, music and english in addition to highlighting themes surrounding community, gangs, gender, crime and justice. This film had a very romeo and juliet feeling to the plot. The music box theater is at 3733 north southport in chicago.
Le film west side story 1961 vostfr admin 20170505t18. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry of two street gangsthe jets and the sharks. It was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. West side story, a 1961 soundtrack album from the film. Two youngsters from rival new york city gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. West side story est reste sans interruption a laffiche du cinema george v, avenue des champselysees a paris pendant 4 ans, 8 mois, et 10 jours, a partir du 4 mars 1962 1. Rita moreno, 86 ans, va coproduire et jouer dans le. The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, an ethnic, bluecollar neighborhood in the early 1960s, much of the. Oct 25, 2017 and lets not forget that the story is based on probably the most beloved play by the most beloved writer in the english language, shakespeares romeo and juliet. West side story movie analysis linkedin slideshare. The original west side story film, from 1961, was directed by jerome robbins and robert wise. Le film a t produit avec une excellente qualit graphique, meilleur. Les plus belles affiches des annees 60 cine story le blog.
West side story won a total of 10 oscars at the 34th academy awards in 1962, making it the musical film. Spain 7 december 1962 barcelona spain 1 march 1963 madrid belgium. West side story was the kind of musical people thought was good for them, a pious expression of admirable but. Even before becoming a film it was a successful broadway show. West side story may be the only film where the closing credits are as moving as anything in the picture. Rita moreno, 86 ans, va coproduire et jouer dans le nouveau.
The musical explores the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, two teenage. A west side story minden idok legtobb oscardijjal kituntetett musicalje 1962 ben, a 34. The photos from the movie west side story in this entry are mostly promotional photos for the movie from various online sources. The american film institute placed it second on its list of the greatest film. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. May 05, 2017 le film west side story 1961 vostfr admin 20170505t18. Oct 21, 2011 happy 50th, west side story the roadshow engagements. West side story original broadway cast, a 1957 recording west side story, an adaptation directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. West side story america french version, conservatoire. West side story won an almostrecord ten oscars, including best picture, supporting awards to chakiris and rita moreno as bernardos girlfriend, anita, and best director to robbins and wise. West side story danced off with 10 oscars on this day in 1962. I feel pretty and brings the films total running time to more than 152 minutes.
The academy west side story danced off with 10 oscars. For those who never saw the original production of west side story, which premiered on broadway in 1957, the gold standard is the film starring natalie wood, richard beymer, rita. Join our oscar insider email list to get the latest news on all things academy awards. In 1962, the film version of the popular musical west side story won not one, not two, but ten academy awards. West side story 410 movie clip america 1961 hd youtube. It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, and george chakiris, and was photographed. Oct 17, 2011 west side story film still pretty, and witty, at 50 fifty years ago, the film version of the acclaimed broadway musical premiered in theaters across the country. Happy 50th, west side story the roadshow engagements. West side story 1961 movie simple english wikipedia. Make sure you read all the product details thoroughly. It also adds, as a bonus to the original lp recording, 9 symphonic dances from west side story arranged by bernstein, performed by the new york philharmonic. Certain stills i have used to illustrate locations come from the 1961 film released by mgm studios. Set in the late 1950s in the west side of new york, gang rivalry and love story all in one. West side story in 1961 when west side story first debuted on film it became instantly famous and dance was a key factor in the dramatic feeling of this film.