West side story was the kind of musical people thought was good for them, a pious expression of admirable but unrealistic liberal sentiments. 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. Let it be noted that the film musical, the one dramatic. Jun 21, 2010 the following are available for west side story in the classics downloads section here at reel classics. Our mission is to enhance the cultural environment of the omahacouncil bluffs metropolitan area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. October 18, 1961 this brilliant film sets the ageless story of romeo and juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s new york. West side story, a novelization of the film by irving shulman. With natalie wood, george chakiris, richard beymer, russ tamblyn. Robert wise teamed up with legendary broadway directorchoreographer jerome robbins for the film version of the acclaimed stage musical that transposed the story of romeo and juliet to the modern age of new york street gangs. This onepage film guide on the film west side story the musical adaptation of the play romeo and juliet, set in 1950s new york, incorporates themes around street crime, immigration and the american dream, is designed to support pre and postscreening discussions of character, genre and the key themes of the film for use with primary school pupils aged 7. A classic american musical with strong social commentary, west side story updates shakespeares tragedy about starcrossed lovers, romeo and juliet, to 1950s new york city, where secondgeneration american street gang the jets, led by riff russ tamblyn, are at constant odds with rival puerto rican gang the sharks.
An adaptation of the 1957 musical, west side story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. 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. It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, and. West side story is groundbreaking in a lot of ways, but when it comes to delivering the information, it tends to rely on the triedandtrue technique of moving to the character we need to see when we need to see him or her, then moving back as the story demands. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Just beyond where they were filming stood half a block of boarded tenements destined for demolition which would soon make way for the newly constructed lincoln center. 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 fifty years ago, the film version of the acclaimed broadway musical premiered in theaters. West side story movie analysis linkedin slideshare. West side story movie souvenir programme program on. It looks a little dated in places, but sondheimbersteins musical take on romeo and juliet still has snap, crackle and pop.
West side story is a beautifullymounted, impressive, emotionridden and violent musical which, in its stark approach to a raging social problem and realism of unfoldment, may set a pattern for. It was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. Naya rivera posts west side story audition video e. 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. Make sure you read all the product details thoroughly. On the harsh streets of the upper west side, two gangs. West side story was the kind of musical people thought was good for them, a pious expression of admirable but. A celebration of broadway legend harold prince is set for monday, december 16, at the majestic theatre, 31year home of princes recordbreaking production of the phantom of the opera. Regarder voir west side story film complet, film complet, streaming vf hd en francais, west side streaming complet, streamcomplet west side. Enraptured on the night of their meeting, tony richard beymer and maria natalie wood on the fire escapes, director robert wise mingling the leonard bernsteinstephen sondheim song with ernest lehmans script, singing voices by marni nixon and jimmy bryant, in west side story. Its a film that stunningly captivates your heart and soul especially when you behold the beautiful dancing and the beautiful. With a score by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim, this retelling of romeo and juliet in the immigrant communities of new york is america writ large. Parents need to know that west side story is an updated romeo and juliet story that explores race relations and immigration within a musical format. West side story, an adaptation directed by steven spielberg.
Jan 26, 2018 west side story is set against the backdrop of a changing and simmering new york city as two gangs, a white gang called the jets and a puerto rican gang called the sharks, fight for their place in. West side story 1961 is available on netflix since. A musical in which a modern day romeo and juliet are involved in new york street gangs. Steven spielberg and tony kushners west side story is. The stage is set in new yorks upper west side in the 1950s, where the areas slums are plagued by racial tensions acted on by two rival gangs. Voir west side story film complet streaming complet. The tragic love story of romeo and juliet, reimagined for 1950s new york. The original west side story film, from 1961, was directed by jerome robbins and robert wise. West side story en vod et en telechargement sur mycanal. West side story, a 1961 soundtrack album from the film. 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. This modern telling of romeo and juliet made history with more oscars won 10 than any other musical.
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. West side story 1961 stream and watch online moviefone. Two youngsters from rival new york city gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. Maria natalie wood is a young puerto rican girl whose love for the polishamerican tony richard beymer exacerbates. Film streams is a 501c3 nonprofit organization in omaha, nebraska. With ansel elgort, rachel zegler, ariana debose, david alvarez. May 03, 2011 west side story reunion w rita moreno, russ tamblyn, george chakiris the talk 16nov2011 duration. Robert wises firm control in blending the music with the book is. The photos from the movie west side story in this entry are mostly promotional photos for the movie from various online sources. Prince, the broadway icon who produced andor directed some of the 20th centurys most famous musicals west side story, fiddler on the roof, damn yankees, cabaret, evita and the. West side story is a contemporary rendition of shakespeares classic, romeo and juliet. Having said that, it still pulls off the odd trick or two that deviates from.
In one disturbing scene, a gang of boys physically abuses a young woman and a rape almost takes place. West side story reunion w rita moreno, russ tamblyn, george chakiris the talk 16nov2011 duration. The following are available for west side story in the classics downloads section here at reel classics. The original stage musical of west side story now revived and touring to seattle differs from the wellknown film in key ways. Enraptured on the night of their meeting, tony richard beymer and maria natalie wood on the fire escapes, director robert wise mingling the leonard bernsteinstephen sondheim song with ernest lehmans script, singing voices by marni nixon and jimmy bryant, in west side story, 1961. In the middle of this mess is young, innocent maria, a puerto rican seamstress whose brother, bernardo, is the leader of the sharks. 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. 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. The musical explores the rivalry between the jets and the sharks.
Chita rivera, 85, no relation originated the role of anita in west side story on broadway in 1957. 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. 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. It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, and george chakiris, and was photographed. West side story original motion picture soundtrack. Leonard bernstein must have been proud of this film version of his broadway musical. In 1960 on a cold morning in february, the makers of west side story began filming along manhattans west 68th street. 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. West side story 1961 film guide teaching resources.
Set in the late 1950s in the west side of new york, gang rivalry and love story all in one. West side story 410 movie clip america 1961 hd youtube. West side story film still pretty, and witty, at 50. West side story 1961 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
With a screenplay by ernest lehman, the film is an adaptation of the 1957 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. West side story is a 1961 musical film directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno and george chakiris and it was photographed by daniel l. And as mounting tensions rise, a battle to the death ensues, and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale. To todays standards these two gangs are more likely to be compared to a chess club than a gang. West side story original broadway cast, a 1957 recording west side story, an adaptation directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. Regardez tout le film sans limitation, diffusez en streaming en qualite. Music by john williams beats the good, the bad, and the ugly and west side story in poll for bbcs sound of cinema season published. 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. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry of two street gangsthe jets and the sharks. West side story is a 1961 film adaptation of the sametitled musical play about two lovers heavily entangled in two rival new york city gangs. Regarder voir west side story, film complet, streaming vf hd en francais, west side streaming complet, streamcomplet west side. Street fighting and knifings are depicted, though some of the violence is lessened by the choreography.
West side story is a 1961 american musical romantic drama film directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. Heres a short compare and contrast by seattle times. West side story is a magnificent show, a milestone in movie musicals, a boxoffice smash. Certain stills i have used to illustrate locations come from the 1961 film released by mgm studios.
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