| The Princess Bride (1987)
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| Front Cover |
Actor |
Back Cover |
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| Cary Elwes |
Westley
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| Robin Wright |
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| Mandy Patinkin |
Inigo Montoya
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| Billy Crystal |
Miracle Max
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| Peter Falk |
The Grandfather
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| Andre The Giant |
Fezzik
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| Christopher Guest |
Count Tyrone Rugen
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| Carol Kane |
Valerie
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| Chris Sarandon |
Prince Humperdinck
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| Wallace Shawn |
Vizzini
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| Fred Savage |
The Grandson
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| André the Giant |
Fezzik (as Andre the Giant)
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| Robin Wright Penn |
Buttercup/The Princess Bride (as Robin Wright)
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| Peter Cook |
The Impressive Clergyman
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| Movie Details |
| Genre |
Adventure; Comedy; Family; Fantasy; Romance |
| Director |
Rob Reiner |
| Producer |
Rob Reiner; Andrew Scheinman |
| Writer |
William Goldman |
| Studio |
MGM / UA |
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| Language |
English |
| Rated |
PG |
| Time |
98 mins |
| Country |
USA |
| Color |
Color |
| IMDb Rating |
8.2 |
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| Plot |
"It's Thrilling, Exciting, Very Funny And Absolute Magic. Don't Miss It!" -Joel Siegel, ABC-TV
A fantastical escape into a world of swashbuckling swordsmen and gallant heroes, The Princess Bride is extraordinary entertainment for the whole family. Filled with "romanticism, adventure and a liberal shot of humor" (People), this innovative film from producer/director Rob Reiner and Academy Award-winning screenwriter William Goldman stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin. Featuring brilliant cameo appearances by Peter Falk, Billy Crystal and more, and boasting "wonderful scenes and character vignettes" (Leonard Maltin), this lovable film is a fantasy everyone will adore!
When Westley (Elwes) leaves to seek his fortune, his true love, Buttercup (Wright), is captured by an evil prince. Will Westley return in time to save her? Can he battle the wizards, warriors and pirates set in his way? You'll find out in this "wonderfully inventive" (Los Angeles Times) film for all ages! |
| Personal Details |
| Seen It |
Yes |
| Index |
314 |
| Collection Status |
In Collection |
| Links |
DVD Empire
IMDB
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| Product Details |
| Edition |
Movie-Only |
| Format |
DVD |
| Region |
Region 1 |
| Screen Ratio |
Standard 1.33:1 Color
Widescreen 1.85:1 Color |
| Layers |
Dual side, Single layer |
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027616806420 |
| Chapters |
28 |
| Release Date |
7/18/2000 |
| Subtitles |
French; Spanish |
| Packaging |
Keep Case |
| Audio Tracks |
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
SPANISH: Dolby Digital Mono |
| #discs |
1 |
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Notes
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| Director Rob Reiner's The Princess Bride is a gently amusing, affectionate pastiche of a medieval fairytale adventure, offering a similar blend of warm, literate humour as his Stand By Me (1985) and When Harry Met Sally (1989). Adapted from his own novel, William Goldman's script plays with the conventions of such 1980s fantasies as Ladyhawke and Legend (both 1985), and with the budget never allowing for spectacle, sensibly concentrates on creating a gallery of memorable characters. Robin Wright makes a delightful Princess Buttercup, Cary Elwes is splendid as Westley and "Dread Pirate Roberts", while Mandy Patinkin makes fine Spanish avenger. With winning support from Mel Smith, Peter Cook, Billy Crystal and Carol Kane there is sometimes a Terry Gilliam/Monty Python feel to the proceedings, and the whole film is beautifully shot, with a memorably romantic main theme by Mark Knopfler. Occasionally interrupted by Peter Falk as a grandfather reading the story to his grandson, The Princess Bride is an elegant post-modern family fable about storytelling itself; a theme found in other 1980s films The Neverending Story (1984) and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988). A modest, small-scale work that manages to be both cynically modern and genuinely romantic all at once. As charming as you wish.--Gary S Dalkin |
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Extra Features
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Original Theatrical Trailer
Collectible Booklet
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