
West Side Story(1961)
In Manhattan’s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clash for control of the neighborhood, even as two young members from opposite sides fall dangerously in love.


“A city divided. Their love will challenge everything.”
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.

Ansel Elgort
Tony

Rachel Zegler
María

Ariana DeBose
Anita

David Alvarez
Bernardo

Mike Faist
Riff

Brian d'Arcy James
Officer Krupke

Corey Stoll
Lieutenant Schrank

Rita Moreno
Valentina

Josh Rivera
Chino

Ana Isabelle
Rosalía
West Side Story is a drama, romance, crime film released in 2021 exploring themes of new york city, dancing, dance, street gang, love at first sight, forbidden love. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose. Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
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