West Side Story on DVD, Blu-ray and Limited Edition 4K UHD Collector’s Edition in August

Altitude has announced that the 10-time Academy Award-winning West Side Story (1961) will be coming to the UK & Ireland for the first time in 4K on UHD Blu-ray. Regarded as one of the most celebrated and enduring musicals in cinematic history, the new edition will be available on DVD, Blu-ray and a 3-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Mediabook later this month.

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.

Carefully restored from the original 70mm 6-channel master, the 5.1 mix presents this classic musical 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.

Winner of ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Directing and Music, as well as three Golden Globes and two Grammy Awards, West Side Story combines breathtaking performances, Jerome Robbins’ spectacular choreography and unforgettable music. Leonard Bernstein’s superb score, Stephen Sondheim’s celebrated lyrics and memorable numbers such as America, Tonight and I Feel Pretty have helped cement the film’s place in cinematic history.