Background information of Xicheng story (Xicheng story)

Director Jerome Robbins robert wise.

Starring: Natalie Wood, richard beymer, rita moreno and George Chakris.

Region: USA

Duration: 15 1 min

IMDB: 7.8/ 10

On the west side of the film is the slum concentration in new york. There are two gangs of hooligans there: one is Jeter, who is composed of white people and headed by Reeve; The other is called "Shark", composed of Puerto Ricans, headed by Benado. The two groups are at odds and often fight in the street. Later, Reeve's good friend Tony fell in love with Benado's sister Panait Mariana at first sight. For the sake of his beloved Panait Mariana, Tony tried to reconcile the two sides, but failed, and he was also involved in the whirlpool of conflict. In the end, Reeve, Benado, Panait Mariana and Tony all died at each other's hands, which should be said to be an absolute tragedy.

The film is set in the slums of western Manhattan, showing the love tragedy of modern Romeo and Juliet and the violent activities of hooligans and punks. In addition, west side story is a classic of American "street musicals", and its music handling is quite unique and full of American vitality, so it won ten Oscar awards in 196 1 year. It is divided into Best Film, Best Supporting Actor (George Zechris), Best Supporting Actress (rita moreno), Best Director, Art Director, Editing, Sound, Photography, Music and Best Costume Design.