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West Side Story (1961)

Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Cast: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris and Richard Beymer

 IMDb page about West Side Story


Studio(s): The Lot / Warner Hollywood Studios



The shoot lasted for 6 months, with sound mixing and editing lasting another 7 months.

Location shooting took place on West 61st St in New York City.

The interior sets at Warner Hollywood Studios were built six feet off the ground to allow for low-angle shooting with large 70mm cameras. 

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