The Making Of West Side Story(1985)
Leonard Bernstein Conducts West Side Story
The making of the recording
The Making Of West Side Story 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.
The Making Of West Side Story (1985) is a documentary and music film directed by Christopher Swann, released on May 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Leonard Bernstein, José Carreras, Kiri Te Kanawa and Tatiana Troyanos. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Swann
- Producers:
- Thomas Skinner, Humphrey Burton
- Production:
- Unitel, BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Making Of West Side Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leonard Bernstein
as Self / Conductor
José Carreras
as Tony
Kiri Te Kanawa
as Maria
Tatiana Troyanos
as Anita
- Kurt Ollmann
Kurt Ollmann
as Riff
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Swann, produced by Thomas Skinner and Humphrey Burton.
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The Making Of West Side Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Making Of West Side Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Making Of West Side Story?
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The main cast of The Making Of West Side Story (1985) includes Leonard Bernstein, José Carreras, Kiri Te Kanawa, Tatiana Troyanos and Kurt Ollmann. The film was directed by Christopher Swann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Making Of West Side Story released?
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The Making Of West Side Story was released on May 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Making Of West Side Story worth watching?
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The Making Of West Side Story (1985) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.