Partial cast: Natalie Wood (Maria); Richard Beymer (Tony); Russ Tamblyn (Riff); Rita Moreno (Anita); George Chakiris (Bernardo)
Summary:
A musical retelling of the "Romeo and Juliet" story set in 1950s New York City, in which Tony, a former member of the Anglo street gang the Jets, falls tragically in love with Maria, the innocent sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Puerto Rican gang the Sharks. Includes original theatrical trailer.
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