West Side Story Soundtrack [1961]

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This opening by Saul Bass who also did the end credits features a color changing background and lines forming a sketch of New York City.

0:04

The film opens with a mounting tension between a white American gang the Jets and a rival gang of Puerto Rican immigrants the Sharks.

0:20

The Jets discuss about challenging the Sharks to a rumble. Leader Riff suggests that Tony should present the challenge to them.

0:26

Tony changes his mind and decides to meet Riff at the dance, knowing that he'll discover that "something".

0:31

Glad Hand tries to get members of the rivals gang to dance together that turns into a mambo. Tony and Maria meet for the first time.

0:44

Tony realizes that he is in love with Maria.

0:49

Anita and the girls debate with Bernardo and the guys about their country while living in America.

0:56

Tony sees Maria outside the fire escape at her home where they confirm their love for each other.

1:06

Riff and the Jets poke fun of Officer Krupke and the various theories of how to deal with juvenile delinquency.

1:20

While working at the bridal shop, Maria tells the Shark girls about how happy she is.

1:29

Tony and Maria fantasize about their dream wedding.

1:32

A musical montage shows the Jets and the Sharks preparing for the rumble while Anita gets ready for her date with Bernardo and Tony goes to see Maria.

1:39

Tony tries to stop Riff and Bernado from fighting. Riff dies after he is stabbed by Bernardo before Tony kills him, causing a full-fledged melee.

1:49

Tony calms Maria by explaining what happened after he killed her brother. Maria begs him to stay with her and the two reaffirm their love.

1:55

Ice takes over as the new leader of the Jets by telling them to play it cool if they're gonna get revenge on the Sharks.

2:04

Anita says to Maria that Tony is a murderer since he killed Bernado but Maria heartfelt love wins over her.

2:19

Tony dies after he's shot. Maria takes the gun from Chino and blames everyone for the deaths. Both gangs carry Tony, bringing the feud to an end.

2:26

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This was scrapped in order create tension in the film. However, viewers can watch the movie on the DVD version with or without the intermission.