The Making Of West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein Conducts West Side Story
“The making of the recording”
Synopsis
A documentary which shows, in great detail, the making of the 1985 Bernstein-conducted recording of the entire score of "West Side Story", featuring operatic stars.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Swann
- Original Score
- Leonard Bernstein
- Original Title
- Leonard Bernstein Conducts West Side Story
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Unitel, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Swann
Leonard Bernstein
Howard Billingham
Thomas Skinner, Humphrey Burton, Harry J. Kraut, Ian Squires
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Swann
Director
Thomas Skinner
Producer
Humphrey Burton
Producer
Howard Billingham
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Making Of West Side Story
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What is The Making Of West Side Story about?
A documentary which shows, in great detail, the making of the 1985 Bernstein-conducted recording of the entire score of "West Side Story", featuring operatic stars.
Who directed The Making Of West Side Story?
The Making Of West Side Story was directed by Christopher Swann.
Who stars in The Making Of West Side Story?
The principal cast of The Making Of West Side Story includes Leonard Bernstein, José Carreras, Kiri Te Kanawa, Tatiana Troyanos, Kurt Ollmann.
When was The Making Of West Side Story released and how long is it?
The Making Of West Side Story was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Making Of West Side Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Making Of West Side Story was composed by Leonard Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Making Of West Side Story?
The Making Of West Side Story holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).