West Side Stories
“Two impressions of New York - a city of dreams or nightmares.”
Synopsis
Two impressions of New York - a city of dreams or nightmares. The Outsider: Jonathan Miller 'If you enter New York in the first place in a show business context every time you return you have to justify your existence in show business terms. If you haven't got something to sell you become almost transparent...' The Insider: Patti Smith, poet, singer, actress. 'People come to New York to see the stars, but there ain't no stars in the sky. I lived in the city and I haven't seen a constellation since.'
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tristram Powell
- Original Title
- West Side Stories
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tristram Powell
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What is West Side Stories about?
Two impressions of New York - a city of dreams or nightmares. The Outsider: Jonathan Miller 'If you enter New York in the first place in a show business context every time you return you have to justify your existence in show business terms. If you haven't got something to sell you become almost transparent...' The Insider: Patti Smith, poet, singer, actress. 'People come to New York to see the stars, but there ain't no stars in the sky. I lived in the city and I haven't seen a constellation since.'
Who directed West Side Stories?
West Side Stories was directed by Tristram Powell.
Who stars in West Side Stories?
The principal cast of West Side Stories includes Patti Smith, Jonathan Miller.
When was West Side Stories released and how long is it?
West Side Stories was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 43m.