Actor Russ Tamblyn played the character of Riff in the 1961 film.
Russ Tamblyn
A rumble, which is pretty much a fight :)
Tony, The thing is Riff the leader of the Jets said in 'The Jets Song' is that 'when your a jet your a jet all they way meaning you may leave the gang but your still a Jet anyway.
riff from the jets and bernado from the sharks were fighting since maria sent tony to stop the fist fight but when tony came he turned it into a rumble with weapons. Bernado accidently stabbed riff when he ran up to him because his knife was out. As a result tony stabbed Bernado (i cried because bernado was cute) .
Riff, a character from the musical "West Side Story," meets a tragic fate during a confrontation between rival gangs. He is killed by another character, demonstrating the violent consequences of gang rivalry and prejudice. This moment significantly impacts the narrative and the remaining characters, particularly his friend Tony, who is deeply affected by Riff's death.
The Mercutio of West Side Story is Riff.
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Russ Tamblyn
In "West Side Story," Tony's best friend is Mara, who is also known as Riff. Riff is the leader of the Jets, a street gang in the story, and plays a crucial role in the plot as he encourages Tony to engage with the gang's activities and navigate the tensions between the Jets and the Sharks. Their friendship is central to the narrative, highlighting themes of loyalty and conflict.
In "West Side Story," Tony's best friend is Riff. Riff is the leader of the Jets, the gang to which both he and Tony belong. Their friendship is central to the story, as Riff tries to involve Tony in gang activities while Tony seeks a different path, especially after falling in love with Maria.
A rumble, which is pretty much a fight :)
Riff leads the Jets, Bernardo leads the Sharks.
A rumble, which is pretty much a fight :)
In West Side Story?It begins with a tri-tone leap.
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