WEST SIDE STORY (1961) to Arrive on 4K UHD-Blu-ray in UK & Ireland

Altitude has announced that the 10-time Academy Award-winning WEST SIDE STORY (1961) will be coming to the UK & Ireland for the first time in 4K on UHD-Blu-ray. Regarded as one of the most celebrated and enduring musicals in cinematic history, the new edition will be available on DVD, Blu-ray and a 3-Disc Limited Collector's Edition Mediabook from 31st August.

Carefully restored from the original 70mm 6-channel master, the 5.1 mix presents this classic musical as an impressive sound experience never before heard in home cinema. This 3-Disc Limited Collector's Edition offers fans the opportunity to experience the iconic film in a beautifully presented new edition. Featuring an exclusive 48-page booklet as well as a song-specific commentary by Stephen Sondheim and many more bonus features. Winner of ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Directing and Music, as well as three Golden Globes and two Grammy Awards, WEST SIDE STORY combines breathtaking performances, Jerome Robbins' spectacular choreography and unforgettable music. Leonard Bernstein's iconic score, Stephen Sondheim's celebrated lyrics and memorable numbers such as 'America', 'Tonight' and 'I Feel Pretty' have helped cement the film's place in cinematic history.

This electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of 'Romeo and Juliet' against a backdrop gang warfare in 1950s New York. Featuring an unforgettable score, exuberant choreography and powerful performances by Natalie Wood, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris, WEST SIDE STORY will forever resonate as a true cinematic masterpiece.

Notes for Editor

Distributor: Altitude

UK Home Entertainment Release Date: 31st August

Available Formats: DVD, Blu-ray & special limited mediabook collector's edition

Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Cast: Natalie Wood, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris

Run Time: 147 mins (DVD), 154 mins (Blu-ray), 154 mins (2-Disc Limited Collector's Edition in Mediabook (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray))

Cert: 12

Bonus Features

3-Disc Limited Collector's Edition Mediabook:

48-page Booklet

Song specific commentary by Stephen Sondheim

Music Machine

Alternative Overture

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Issue Trailer

Reissue Trailer

Animated Trailer

Bonus Blu-ray:

POW! – The Dances of West Side Story

A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy

West Side Memories

Storyboard to Film Comparison Montage

Blu-ray:

Song-specific commentary by Stephen Sondheim

Music Machine

Alternative Overture

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Issue Trailer

Reissue Trailer

Animated Trailer

DVD:

Original Theatrical Trailer

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