West Side Story (1961)

This updated Romeo and Juliet tale, on the streets of New York, is the only movie so far to share the Best Director Oscar between two directors, Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins (his film debut was also the only film he directed). Can you believe that Elvis was Director Wise's first choice to play the "Romeo" (Tony) character opposite "Juliet", Maria played by Natalie Wood (whose singing voice was dubbed by Marni Nixon, who also dubbed Ms. Hepburn's singing voice in My Fair Lady (1964))? The film won 10 (out of 11 nominations) total Oscars including Best Picture and both Supporting roles, George Chakiris and Rita Moreno (who also uniquely has an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony Award as well!). Added to the National Film Registry in 1997. #41 on AFI's 100 Greatest Movies list. #3 on AFI's 100 Greatest Love Stories list. "Somewhere" is #20 on AFI's 100 Top Movie Songs of All Time. "America" is #35 on AFI's 100 Top Movie Songs of All Time. "Tonight" is #59 on AFI's 100 Top Movie Songs of All Time. #2 on AFI's 25 Greatest Movie Musicals list.

Two rival street gangs: Tony (Richard Beymer) is the leader of the "White" Jets, Bernardo (Chakiris) the leader of the "Hispanic" Sharks, and brother of Maria (Wood), friend of Anita (Moreno). When Tony and Maria fall in love, there is conflict played out ever so creatively in song & dance. Russ Tamblyn lends his skills in this area, as a member of the Jets. Of course, their's is a forbidden love which can only lead to tragedy.

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