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Aug 30, 2016akirakato rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a 1961 American romantic musical directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, based on the 1957 Broadway musical of the same name. Inspired by William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, the story focuses on the two gangs---the Jets led by Riff and the Sharks led by Bernardo. Lieutenant Schrank and Officer Krupke break up a brawl, warning both gangs to stop fighting or they will be arrested. Despite the warning, the Jets challenge the Sharks to a rumble for neighborhood control. Bernardo's younger sister, Maria, meets Tony (previous leader of the Jets) at the dance and both fall in love. Bernardo tells Tony to stay away from Maria, and the tragedy starts. I love mambo and music! I think this film remains the most memorable and iconic of all the Shakespeare adaptations for film.