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What happened during the fight in West Side Story?
Tony tries to stop Riff, but Ice and Tiger hold him back. In the midst of the fight, Bernardo kills Riff. Before the stunned members of both gangs can react, Tony, enraged at the murder of his best friend, picks up Riff’s blade and stabs Bernardo, killing him instantly.
Who was the leader of the Jets in West Side Story?
Riff
The Jets’ leader, Riff, suggests setting up a rumble with the Sharks.
How much did West Side Story make?
6 million USD
6.75 million USD
West Side Story/Budget
Do they talk in West Side Story?
There is more talking in this “West Side Story,” and that includes Spanish without subtitles that intermingles with English.
Who is Doc in West Side Story?
Ned GlassWest Side Story
Doc/Played by
Who is the Romeo character in West Side Story?
Tony
Just change the feuding Montagues and Capulets to Jets and Sharks. Tony is Romeo, Maria’s Juliet, Riff’s the best friend Mercutio, Bernardo is Tybalt… it goes on and on.
What are the two gangs in West Side Story?
Summaries. West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet”. The feuding families become two warring New York City gangs- the white Jets led by Riff and the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any form of understanding.
What is the movie West Side Story about?
West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”. The feuding families become two warring New York City gangs–the white Jets led by Riff and the Latino Sharks, led by Bernardo.
What is the importance of West Side Story to students?
Stephen Sondheim. West Side Story can be of benefit to students studying Romeo and Juliet as it helps them understand the timeless and universal nature of Shakespeare’s themes. The film is one of the best of its genre.
Who are some famous people that play in West Side Story?
Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland, Ned Glass. Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. Jerome Robbins. Leonard Bernstein. Stephen Sondheim. West Side Story can be of benefit to students studying Romeo and Juliet as it helps them understand the timeless and universal nature of Shakespeare’s themes.