American Movie Musicals Collection (West Side Story/Fiddler on the Roof/Guys and Dolls) (Boxset)

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WEST SIDE STORY: This 'brilliant (The New Republic) film sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York. Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and scripted by Ernest Lehman, the film combines Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim?s unforgettable score ('Maria, 'America, 'Somewhere, 'Tonight') with Robbins own exuberant choreography to achieve an exhilarating 'work of art (Saturday Review). A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry of two street gangs the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony (Richard Beymer) falls for Maria (Natalie Wood), the sister of the Sharks leader, it?s more than these two warring gangs can handle. And as mounting tensions rise, a battle to the death ensues, and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: 'An outstanding accomplishment in every category (Boxoffice), this lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the century czarist Russia. Nominated for eight Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Director, and featuring such classic songs as 'If I Were A Rich Man, 'Matchmaker and 'Sunrise, Sunset, Fiddler on the Roof is a universal story of hope, love and acceptance a 'stunning, joyful and jubilant (New York Daily News) musical masterpiece. GUYS AND DOLLS: Hollywood legends Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Jean Simmons and Vivian Blain (from the original Broadway cast) are dazzling in this Frank Loesser (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) masterpiece, unleashing a 'spectacular, song-and-dance show that's loaded with entertainment (New York Journal-American). Featuring hits like 'Luck Be a Lady and 'A Woman in Love, this smash film version of one of Broadway's most popular musicals is guaranteed, rip-roaring 'four-star entertainment (New York Daily News). The slickest big-time New York City gamblers, Sky Masterson (Brando) and Nathan Detroit (Sinatra), can't resist making or taking a bet on anything. So when a pretty missionary (Simmons) sets up shop in the neighborhood, Nathan stakes a grand that Sky can't seduce her. But all bets are off when Sky falls madly in love in this romantic musical spectacular that sets the Big Apple afire with excitement!

American Movie Musicals Collection (West Side Story/Fiddler on the Roof/Guys and Dolls) (Boxset) DVD Boxset

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Product Details
Title American Movie Musicals Collection (West Side Story/Fiddler on the Roof/Guys and Dolls) (Boxset)
Format DVD Boxset
Condition New
Region Compatibility Region 1 NTSC-U/S (United States/U.S. territories, Canada or Bermuda systems)
Languages English, French
Subtitles Spanish, French
UPC 027616125255
Year 2005
Genre Musical
Runtime (minutes) 480
Rating Unrated
Format Size Widescreen
Actors Jean Simmons - Marlon Brando - Natalie Wood - Norma Crane - Richard Beymer - Topol
Discs 3
Distribution House MGM

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WEST SIDE STORY: This 'brilliant (The New Republic) film sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York. Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and scripted by Ernest Lehman, the film combines Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim?s unforgettable score ('Maria, 'America, 'Somewhere, 'Tonight') with Robbins own exuberant choreography to achieve an exhilarating 'work of art (Saturday Review). A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry of two street gangs the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony (Richard Beymer) falls for Maria (Natalie Wood), the sister of the Sharks leader, it?s more than these two warring gangs can handle. And as mounting tensions rise, a battle to the death ensues, and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: 'An outstanding accomplishment in every category (Boxoffice), this lavishly produced and critically acclaimed screen adaptation of the international stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of Tevye (Topol), a poor milkman whose love, pride and faith help him face the oppression of turn-of-the century czarist Russia. Nominated for eight Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Director, and featuring such classic songs as 'If I Were A Rich Man, 'Matchmaker and 'Sunrise, Sunset, Fiddler on the Roof is a universal story of hope, love and acceptance a 'stunning, joyful and jubilant (New York Daily News) musical masterpiece. GUYS AND DOLLS: Hollywood legends Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Jean Simmons and Vivian Blain (from the original Broadway cast) are dazzling in this Frank Loesser (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) masterpiece, unleashing a 'spectacular, song-and-dance show that's loaded with entertainment (New York Journal-American). Featuring hits like 'Luck Be a Lady and 'A Woman in Love, this smash film version of one of Broadway's most popular musicals is guaranteed, rip-roaring 'four-star entertainment (New York Daily News). The slickest big-time New York City gamblers, Sky Masterson (Brando) and Nathan Detroit (Sinatra), can't resist making or taking a bet on anything. So when a pretty missionary (Simmons) sets up shop in the neighborhood, Nathan stakes a grand that Sky can't seduce her. But all bets are off when Sky falls madly in love in this romantic musical spectacular that sets the Big Apple afire with excitement!