West Side Story
The screen achieves one of the great entertainments in the history of motion pictures.
Release Date: 1961-12-13
Runtime: 153 mins
In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, tensions are high as a gang of Polish-Americans compete against a gang of recently immigrated Puerto Ricans, but this doesn't stop two romantics from each gang falling in love.
Details
Runtime
153 minutes
Release Date
1961-12-13
Budget
$6,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$43,700,000
Production Companies
Seven Arts Productions, The Mirisch Company, United Artists,
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - ART DIRECTION (COLOR)
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - CINEMATOGRAPHY (COLOR)
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - COSTUME DESIGN (COLOR)
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - DIRECTING
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - FILM EDITING
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - MUSIC (SCORING OF A MUSICAL PICTURE)
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - BEST MOTION PICTURE
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - SOUND
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - WRITING (SCREENPLAY—BASED ON MATERIAL FROM ANOTHER MEDIUM)
Year:
1962
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Year:
1962
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Picture - Musical
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - New Star Of The Year - Actor
Year:
1962
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - New Star Of The Year - Actor
Year:
1962
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture
Year:
1962
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
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What is the runtime of the West Side Story ?
The movie is approximately 153 minutes long.
What is the West Side Story's release date?
1961-12-13 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the West Side Story?
The movie belongs to the Crime Drama Romance genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who directed West Side Story?
The movie was directed by
What is the West Side Story's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $6,000,000 .
How much did West Side Story movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $43,700,000 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the West Side Story movie?
Major production companies include Seven Arts Productions The Mirisch Company United Artists .
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