WEST SIDE STORY (1961) 21442 Movie Poster (27x41) Natalie Wood Richard Beymer Rita Moreno George Chakiris Russ Tamblyn Robert Wise Saul Bass Joseph Caroff

Original U.S. One-Sheet Poster (27x41) Folded Very Fine Condition

Original United Artists One-Sheet Poster (27x41), folded, for the Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise iconic musical, WEST SIDE STORY (1961) starring Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, and Rita Moreno. This film was a seminal adaptation of the Shakespearian tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Warring New York City gangs replace the feuding families from the play. Shooting lasted for 6 months, and sound mixing and editing took another 7 months to complete. The film was a box office smash hit and won 10 Academy AwardsÑincluding Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor to Chakiris, Best Supporting Actress to Moreno, and Best Director to Robbins and Wise. This original poster is folded. Designed by Saul Bass and Joseph Caroff, the deep red background color is true with minimal small issues. We have graded it as very fine. MovieArt Original Film Posters in Austin, Texas guarantees that this poster is authentic. MovieArt Austin does not sell reproductions.  

ROBERT WISE - Director
Natalie Wood - Actor
Rita Moreno - Actor
JEROME ROBBINS - Director
Richard Beymer - Actor
George Chakiris - Actor
Russ Tamblyn - Actor
Simon Oakland - Actor