West Side Stories (1971)
Two impressions of New York - a city of dreams or nightmares.
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.'
Director: Tristram Powell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: November 20, 1971
Cast
Production: BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- West Side Stories stars Patti Smith, Jonathan Miller.
- How long is West Side Stories?
- West Side Stories has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is West Side Stories?
- West Side Stories is a Documentary film.