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West Side story / Mirisch Pictures presents a Robert Wise production ; presented by Mirisch Pictures, Inc., in association with Seven Arts Productions, Inc. ; play conceived, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins ; screenplay by Ernest Lehman ; directed by Robert Wise & Jerome Robbins.
This musical sets the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of the rivalry of two street gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, in New York of the 1950s. A young woman who is sister to the Sharks leader has her first taste of love with the former head of the Jets.
Record details
- Physical Description: 2 Blu-ray discs (153 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videodisc (4 3/4 in.)
- Edition: Fiftieth anniversary edition; Blu-ray+DVD combo.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, [2011]
- Distributor: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
- Copyright: ©2011
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based upon the stage play by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince; book by Arthur Laurents. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1961. Special features: "Pow! The dances of West Side story" in-movie viewing mode; song specific commentary by lyricist Stephen Sondheim; music machine; "A place for us: West Side story's legacy"; Creation and innovation; "A timeless vision"; "West Side memories"; storyboard-to-film comparison montage. Special features: "Pow! the dances of West Side story" in-movie viewing mode; song-specific commentary by Stephen Sondheim; music machine; "A place for us: West Side story's legacy"; "West side memories;" storyboard-to-film comparison montage; DVD contains West Side story digitally restored in standard definition, and music machine. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music by Leonard Bernstein ; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim ; choreography by Jerome Robbins. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rating: Not rated. Not rated by the MPAA. |
| System Details Note: | Blu-ray, widescreen, 1080p Hi-Def with DTS-HD 7.1 master audio, English 4.0 (English 5.1 on DVD); Dolby digital; requires Blu-ray player. This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD player. |
| Language Note: | English, French or Spanish dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles. Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards, USA; 1962, Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role (George Chakiris); Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Rita Moreno); Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color (Boris Leven, Victor A. Gangelin); Best Cinematography, Color (Daniel L. Fapp); Best Costume Design, Color (Irene Sharaff); Best Director (Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins); Best Film Editing (Thomas Stanford); Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture (Saul Chaplin, Johnny Green, Sid Ramin, Irwin Kostal); Best Picture (Robert Wise); Best Sound (Fred Hynes, Gordon Sawyer) |
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| Subject: | Gangs > New York (State) > Drama. First loves > Drama. |
| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Musical films. Film adaptations. Feature films. Fiction films. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright Memorial Library | BR WEST (Text) | 50686016110582 | Main Floor | Available | - |
| Milton Public Library | DVD WES (Text) | 33226000909996 | MLTM DVD | Available | - |
| Ringtown Area Library | DVD A WES (Text) | 3999900026580H | DVD Rack | Available | - |
