This "brilliant" (The New Republic) film sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950's New York. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry between two street gangs - the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony (Richard Beymer, The Longest Day) falls for Maria (Natalie Wood, Splendor in the Grass), the sister of the Sharks leader, it's more than these two warring gangs can handle. As mounting tensions rise, a battle to the death ensues and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale.
Featuring the famous songs "Maria," "America," "Tonight," and "I Feel Pretty," West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition showcases thrilling performances by Best Supporting Actress winner Rita Moreno (The King and I), Best Supporting Actor winner George Chakiris (Two and Two Make Six) and Russ Tamblyn (How the West Was Won). The Blu-ray will be available in a Limited Edition 4-Disc Boxed Set featuring 2 disc Blu-ray, newly-restored DVD, Tribute CD and collectible memorabilia, as well as a 2-disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray. Prebook is September 7.
ALL-NEW: Pow! The Dances of West Side Story - cast members, contemporary filmmakers, dancers and choreographers analyze and illuminate the film's famous dance sequences.
PrologueDance At the GymTony and Maria's Cha ChaAmericaThe RumbleMaria's Roof DanceCool
ALL-NEW: A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy - a look back at the iconic film and the impact it has had all over the world
Creation and InnovationA Timeless VisionSong Specific Commentary by Lyricist Stephen SondheimPrologueThe Jet SongSomething's ComingDance At the GymMariaAmericaTonightGee, Officer KrupkeI Feel PrettyOne Hand, One HeartQuintetSomewhereCoolA Boy Like That / I Have A LoveMusic Machine - allows viewers to go straight to their favorite musical numbersWest Side MemoriesStoryboard to Film Comparison MontageOriginal Theatrical TrailerOriginal Issue TrailerReissue TrailerAnimated Trailer
West Side Story was released October 18th, 1961 and stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland, Ned Glass, William Bramley. The film is directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise.
