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25 September 1987 (USA) moreTagline:
Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity, Battling Rodents of Unusual Size, Facing torture in the Pit of Despair. - True love has never been a snap. morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Possibly one of the most enjoyable films ever made... more (593 total)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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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
98 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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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:GFun Stuff
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When Count Rugen hits Westley over the head, Cary Elwes told Christopher Guest to go ahead and hit him for real. Guest hit him hard enough to shut down production for a day while Elwes went to the hospital. moreGoofs:
Continuity: On the castle wall, Westley (still barely mobile) shifts his head to face Fessik and his head leans to his left. Cut to close-up and Westley's head rests against the wall and leans to his right. moreSoundtrack:
The Friends Song moreFAQ
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"As you wish..." "Inconceivable!" "My name is Inigo Montoya..."
I love this film so much.
From its opening scenes of the young boy being read a story by his kindly Grandfather to the romance, action, adventure and fun of the fairy tale. The Princess bride tells the tale of the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright) and her true love Westley (Elwes)who become separated through the course of an unfortunate event involving some pirates. Westley's destiny is to rescue Buttercup from the clutches of an evil Prince so that they might be together again. Yet he's not bargained on some of the wonderful characters that he will meet (and befriend) along the way...
This film is so deliciously acted, made and written that it is a treat to watch.I've lost count of how many times I've seen it now. But every time I still gain the same enormous amount of pleasure from watching it. A movie that is a delight for the young and just as much fun for everyone else.
The actors are all superb in their roles ('perfect casting' does not come close to describing it!) A young Cary Elwes is suitably dashing as our cocky hero (check out the sword fighting!)and Robin Wright is good as the beautiful Buttercup. Mandy Patinkin is great as the vengeful Inigo Montoya who utters that famous "you killed my father. prepare to die" line. Everyone else gives there all, including Christoper Guest, Chris Sarandon (as the main villian), Wallace Shawn, the late Andre The Giant,Mel Smith, and Billy Crystal.
Even though it is about 18 years old, the humour and sly jokes are still as sharp today as they were back in 1987.You know you are watching a great movie when you here Elwes' "To the pain..." speech near the end. You've probably seen The Princess Bride. If so...go and watch it again. Right now, and remind yourself how good it is! And if you haven't- what are you waiting for? Go and check it out now! It's worth it! Hands up who can quote this entire film off by heart! ;)
Watch out for:
The R.O.U.S's Elwes' and Patinkin's Sword/word fight The Miracle Max scene When our heroes storm the castle (Go Inigo! Go Inigo!) Elwes' "To the pain..." speech. (Superb. Shows what a great (and unfortunately underused) actor he is)