The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride script

Princess Bride, The (1987)

 
 
cover Directed by
Rob Reiner

Writing credits
William Goldman (screenplay)
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Genre: Fantasy / Family / Adventure / Comedy / Romance (more)

Tagline: Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity, Battling Rodents of Unusual Size, Facing torture in the Pit of Despair. - True love has never been a snap. (more)

Plot Outline: A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil king, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather). (more) (view trailer)

 

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cary Elwes .... Westley
Mandy Patinkin .... Inigo Montoya
Chris Sarandon .... Prince Humperdinck
Christopher Guest .... Count Tyrone Rugen
Wallace Shawn .... Vizzini
André the Giant .... Fezzik (as Andre the Giant)
Fred Savage .... The Grandson
Robin Wright Penn .... Buttercup/The Princess Bride (as Robin Wright)
Peter Falk .... The Grandfather
Peter Cook .... The Impressive Clergyman
Mel Smith .... The Albino
Carol Kane .... Valerie
Billy Crystal .... Miracle Max
Anne Dyson .... The Queen
Margery Mason .... The Ancient Booer
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Runtime: 98 min
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color (DeLuxe)
 

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Thesis:  Romanticism is an integral component in William Goldman's The Princess Bride.

 

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