Samuel LoveBetter late than never, the original West Side Story makes its long-awaited 4K UHD debut with this release from Capelight. One of the finest musicals in cinema history with unforgettable songs, impeccable choreography and great performances, Robert Wise’s 1961 classic earned 11 Academy Award nominations (and 10 wins) and hasn’t aged a day – even more evident in this gorgeous new transfer. It doesn’t get much better than this. An absolutely essential purchase for any film collector.
Synopsis
The greatest love story ever told…in the most acclaimed musical of all time! This electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet” against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York. Featuring an unforgettable score, exuberant choreography and powerful performances by Natalie Wood, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris, “West Side Story” will forever resonate as a true cinematic masterpiece.
Special Features
- 3-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition in a Mediabook including a UHD-Blu-ray, Blu-ray, Bonus-Blu-ray and a 48-page Booklet
- Bonus: Song specific commentary by Stephen Sondheim
- Music Machine
- Alternative Overture
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Original Issue Trailer
- Reissue Trailer
- Animated Trailer
Bonus Blu-ray
- POW! – The Dances of West Side Story A Place for Us
- West Side Story’s Legacy
- West Side Memories
- Storyboard to Film Comparison Montage
WEST SIDE STORY is available from Capelight
