The Original West Side Story Getting New 3 Disc Limited Edition Release

Considered one of the greatest musicals Hollywood has produced, thanks to Altitude Films  West Side Story is coming to the UK and Ireland for the first time in 4K on UHD-Blu-ray.

This 10-time Academy Award®-winning film is regarded as one of the most celebrated and enduring musicals in cinematic history, the new edition will be available on later this month

Directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise and starring Natalie Wood, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris. West Side Story is a modern retelling of the classic William Shakespeare story Romeo and Juliet. Set in the back drop of gang warfare of 1950’s New York City, a tragic love story that could brake and reshape the battling gangs.

This one of the very few films that deserve the title of been called a ‘Masterpiece’. Great songs from Leonard Bernstein, star crossed lovers, feuding gangs, iconic scenes. I could go on and on with accolades this musical collected does all the talking for it.

The film is carefully restored from the original 70mm 6-channel master, presented 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.

Synopsis | The greatest love story ever told…in the most acclaimed musical of all time!

The greatest love story ever told…in the most acclaimed musical of all time! 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.

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

West Side Story coming to DVD, Blu-ray and a 3-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition from 31st August.

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