Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love,but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
Why Should You Care: Dance through the timeless musical of love and conflict between rival gangs.
Awards Won:
1961
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Art Direction: Victor A. Gangelin,Boris Leven1961
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Best Director: Robert Wise,Jerome Robbins1961
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Best Picture: Robert Wise1961
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Best Supporting Actor: George Chakiris1961
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Best Supporting Actress: Rita Moreno1961
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Costume Design: Irene Sharaff1961
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Film Editing: Thomas Stanford1961
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Music (Original Score): Saul Chaplin, Johnny Green, Sid Ramin,Irwin Kostal1961
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Sound: Todd- AO Sound Department1961
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Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium): Ernest Lehman2022
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Best Supporting Actress: Ariana DeBose