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May 6, 2021 · Natalie Wood ended up starring in the film as Maria. Though Moreno praised Wood's acting, especially during the film's tragic finale, she took issue with an iconic Puerto Rican role going...
West Side Story: Directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise. With Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno. Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
Jan 11, 2017 · White actors like Natalie Wood and George Chakiris were put in literal brown face while portraying Puerto Ricans living in New York City in the film. Even Moreno, an actual Puerto Rican, had her skin tone darkened for the role.
It stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, and George Chakiris, and was photographed by Daniel L. Fapp in Super Panavision 70. The music was composed by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
Dec 10, 2021 · West Side Story first hit cinemas in 1961 starring Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno in the cast, ahead of Steven Spielberg's new 2021 film. It's been 60 years since the original film adaptation.
Jul 4, 2017 · In 1961, Rita Moreno achieved movie immortality with her performance as the no-nonsense Anita in West Side Story. Set within a vibrant Puerto Rican community in New York City (though filmed...
Dec 7, 2021 · Moreno starred alongside Natalie Wood and George Chakiris in the original film. After her Oscar win for playing Anita, Moreno basked in the achievement with Chakiris and Rock Hudson.
