Part one is given an honourable mention for the “Dance at the gym scene,” for one of the best choreographic segments in Hollywood. Which part is better? Both parts include phenomenal choreography bringing a mixture of both broadway and cinematic sequences. In this version, Doc, who’s white, has died. With artists from film, television, and Broadway, WEST SIDE STORY is going to be an unforgettable musical. It’s sung in the 2021 film by Rita Moreno, playing a new character named Valentina, the wife of Doc, the drug-store proprietor in the original show. Tony cannot stop thinking about Maria, he plans to speak with her the following day before the rumble. Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes with 1 intermission. Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. With Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno. The rumble will take place the following day under the bridge, winning gang keeps the turf. West Side Story: Directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise. How jarring is it when the first part ends? Minimal, the Jets and Sharks have agreed to a rumble. This would be fitting as this multi-Oscar-winner was a holdover in a world leaning into the. He is thinking about Maria (Natalie Wood).įinal line of dialogue on the first part: Tony responds to Doc,”Should I be?” Doc Replies “No i’m frightened enough for both of ya, soda guy.įirst line of dialogue on the second part: The following day Maria and friends speak at the bridal shop, “What has Chino done for her?” states Graziella (Gina Trikonis). Gandhi, in 1982, is often cited as the last major western film to feature an intermission. Where does the first part end? Tony (Richard Beymer) leaves Doc’s Drugstore walking down the street. is now on Blu-ray Experience every sensational song dazzling dance number and magical movie moment of West Side Story in sparkling high definition with pure 7.1 digital sound - along with fascinating special features created exclusively for this 50th Anniversary Gift SetWinner of ten Academy Awards including. Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, Simon Oakland, Ned Glass, William Bramley, Gina Trikonis West Side Story, a collaboration of four extraordinary individuals Jerome Robbins (choreographer and director), Arthur Laurents (librettist), Leonard Bernstein. in the most acclaimed musical of all time.

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