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The Princess Bride (1987)
8.1
Ratings: 8.1/10 from 161,403 users
Metascore:
77/100
Reviews: 629 user | 119 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather). Director:Rob Reiner |
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Nominated for Oscar.
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Cast
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| Cary Elwes | ... | ||
| Mandy Patinkin | ... | ||
| Chris Sarandon | ... | ||
| Christopher Guest | ... | ||
| Wallace Shawn | ... | ||
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André the Giant | ... |
Fezzik
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| Fred Savage | ... | ||
| Robin Wright | ... | ||
| Peter Falk | ... |
The Grandfather
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| Peter Cook | ... | ||
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Mel Smith | ... | |
| Carol Kane | ... | ||
| Billy Crystal | ... | ||
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Anne Dyson | ... | |
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Margery Mason | ... | |
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Storyline
A kindly grandfather sits down with his ill grandson and reads him a story. The story is one that has been passed down from father to son for generations. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive. The story is a classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup, engaged to the odious Prince Humperdinck, is kidnapped and held against her will in order to start a war, It is up to Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) to save her. On the way he meets a thief and his hired helpers, an accomplished swordsman and a huge, super strong giant, both of whom become Westley's companions in his quest. Written by Afterburner <aburner@erols.com>
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Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity, Battling Rodents of Unusual Size, Facing torture in the Pit of Despair. - True love has never been a snap. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Bridges' Bride See more »Box Office
Budget:
$16,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$206,243 (USA) (27 September 1987) (9 Screens)Gross:
$30,857,814 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia
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. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When the Man-in-Black knocks Fezzik out and is rolling him over, there's a large rock in the way. At the end of the shot, the rock has moved over to allow room for Fezzik's head. See more »
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