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Release Date:
25 September 1987 (USA)
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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:
A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather). full summary | full synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 5 wins
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5 nominations
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A satiric comedy with humor and sadness, dark with the light.
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Cast
(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 / Narrator |
| 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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Also Known As:
The Bridges' Bride (Philippines: English title)
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98 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:L |
West Germany:6 |
South Korea:All |
Brazil:Livre |
Australia:PG |
Canada:G (Québec) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) |
Finland:K-10 |
France:U |
Netherlands:AL |
Norway:10 |
Singapore:PG |
Sweden:11 |
UK:PG |
USA:PG |
Canada:G (Nova Scotia) |
Philippines:G
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While never stated in the movie, according to the screenplay the grandson and grandfather live in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois. This explains the the Walter Payton Chicago Bears jersey worn by the grandson, the Chicago Cubs pennant and William Perry poster on the wall and the Chicago White Sox cap hanging in the room.
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Revealing mistakes: When Fezzik leans Westley on the castle wall, the wall moves.
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Referenced in Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 4: Dangeresque 3 - The Criminal Projective (2008) (VG)
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Soundtrack:
Florin Dance
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This film is an intelligent, sardonic send up of several genres that pokes fun (affectionately) at fairy tales, swashbucklers, love stories and basic conventions of film. One of my favorite scenes is where Inigo Montoya first confronts his quarry after years of searching. His adversary does the unexpected-and what most villains in real life WOULD do under the same circumstances, with hilarious results in the scene. Basil Rathbone probably whirled in his grave!
Not by any means Citizen Kane (we already have one of those, anyway) but a champ in its weight class, with a perfect score, a fine script and good performances. Far more true to the flavor of the original fairy tales that it spoofs than even the best of Disney's takes. I loved it the first time I saw it and love it more now. Well worth watching. Recommended.