Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer star in this classic musical retelling of 'Romeo and Juliet'. Set in 1957 among New York's warring gangs, the Jets and the Sharks compete for control on the Upper West Side. The situation becomes complicated when a gang member falls in love with a rival's sister. Also starring Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, and George Chakiris. Photographed by Daniel L. Fapp in Super Panavision 70. With music was composed by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.