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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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The Perfect Movie 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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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
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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While shooting scenes on top of a high grassy slope, Cary Elwes broke his toe. André the Giant couldn't walk up that hill, which was a huge slab, so he drove a rented, small four-wheeler and threw Elwes the keys to try it. Elwes went over a rock, which got caught between his toes and the pedal, crushing his toe. He couldn't delay the shoot and thus shot his scene. In the film, you can see him limping when he's running into the swamp. Costume designer Phyllis Dalton made a special shoe for him. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Obvious stunt rider for Fezzik in the final scene. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Good Cop, Bad Cop (#7.4)" (2009) moreSoundtrack:
Storybook Love moreFAQ
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This is one of those rare films that gets better each time you watch it. With something for everyone, The Princess Bride combines romance, action, adventure and parody to create the perfect movie.
Cary Elwes and Robin Wright are beautiful to watch and the story of their love is a wonderful backdrop to the adventure and intrigue played out in this story. Mandy Patinkin is wonderful as Inigo and gets to deliver some of the best lines in the film. Chris Sarandon is perfect in his role as the bad guy prince.
The plot is rich, with adult innuendos the kids will miss all together and levels of wit to entertain the whole family. The dialogue is full of very funny catch phrases- many of which are still part of my repertoire more than a decade after I first saw the movie. If you like dry humor and fast wit, The Princess Bride will make your day.
I have owned this video since 1988 and still watch it regularly - it has become my 'sick day' movie because it is such a joy.