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Overview

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Director:
Writers:
William Goldman (screenplay) and
William Goldman (book)
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Release Date:
25 September 1987 (USA) 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:
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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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 5 nominations more
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Fantastic and funny fairy tale more (595 total)

Cast

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Directed by
Rob Reiner 
 
Writing credits
William Goldman (screenplay)

William Goldman  book

Produced by
Norman Lear .... executive producer
Steve Nicolaides .... associate producer
Rob Reiner .... producer
Andrew Scheinman .... producer
Jeffrey Stott .... associate producer
 
Original Music by
Mark Knopfler 
 
Cinematography by
Adrian Biddle 
 
Film Editing by
Robert Leighton 
 
Casting by
Janet Hirshenson 
Jane Jenkins 
 
Production Design by
Norman Garwood 
 
Art Direction by
Richard Holland 
Keith Pain (supervising art director)
 
Set Decoration by
Maggie Gray 
 
Costume Design by
Phyllis Dalton 
 
Makeup Department
Lois Burwell .... makeup supervisor
Andy Clement .... special makeup effects assistant
Eithne Fennel .... supervising hair stylist (as Eithne Fennell)
Nick Forder .... makeup artist
Jan Jamison .... hair stylist
Peter Montagna .... makeup designer: Mr. Crystal
Peter Montagna .... makeup designer: Ms. Kane
Barbara Ritchie .... hair stylist
Peter Robb-King .... makeup artist
 
Production Management
David Barron .... production manager: UK
Loretta Ordewer .... unit manager: Derbyshire
Mark E. Pollack .... executive in charge of production
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Ken Baker .... assistant director
Peter Bennett .... assistant director
Paul Taylor .... third assistant director
 
Art Department
Bruce Bigg .... property master
Sharon Cartwright .... draftsperson
Derek Creedon .... dressing propman
Mick Flanders .... dressing propman (as Michael Flanders)
Brian Harris .... dressing propman
Les London .... stand-by propman
Jill Quertier .... production buyer
John Ralph .... draftsperson
Lucy Richardson .... draftsperson
Alfie Smith .... stand-by propman
Bill Stallion .... storyboard artist
Micky Swift .... stand-by propman (as Mickey Swift)
Peter Verard .... construction manager
Peter Wallis .... dressing propman
Keith Short .... sculptor (uncredited)
 
Sound Department
Tom Bellfort .... sound editor
Lon Bender .... supervising sound editor (as Lon E. Bender)
Sandy Berman .... special sound effects
David E. Campbell .... sound re-recording engineer
Jacqueline Cristianini .... sound editor (as Jacqueline Christianini)
Cameron Frankley .... sound editor
Chris Hogan .... sound assistant
Michael Hoskinson .... sound assistant (as Michael R. Hoskinson)
Joe Hutshing .... sound assistant
David John .... sound mixer
Randy Kelley .... sound editor
Larry Kemp .... sound editor
Matthew Launay .... boom operator
Joseph A. Mayer .... adr supervisor (as Joe Mayer)
Vince Melandri .... sound editor
John T. Reitz .... sound re-recording engineer
Dan M. Rich .... sound editor (as Dan Rich)
Ronald Roose .... sound editor (as Ron Roose)
Gregg Rudloff .... sound re-recording engineer
Hugo Weng .... sound editor
William Dotson .... sound editor (uncredited)
Craig Harris .... special sound effects (uncredited)
Barbara McBane .... sound editor (uncredited)
Bob Newlan .... sound editor (uncredited)
David Young .... sound transfer (uncredited)
 
Special Effects by
Nick Allder .... special effects supervisor
Robert Harman .... cliff climbing effects: second unit: Ireland (as Bob Harmon)
John Hatt .... special effects technician
Ron Hone .... special effects technician (as Ronald Hone)
Phil Knowles .... special effects technician (as Philip Knowles)
Terry Schubert .... special effects technician
Rodger Shaw .... animatronic supervisor
Neil Swan .... special effects technician
 
Visual Effects by
Bob Cuff .... matte artist (as Bob Cuffe)
John Grant .... matte supervisor
Kent Houston .... matte supervisor
Edward Jaffe .... grip: model photography unit
Ken Marschall .... additional matte painter
John Morgan .... camera operator: model photography unit
Nigel Stone .... loader: model photography unit
Jonathan Taylor .... focus: model photography unit (as Jonathon Taylor)
Paul Wilson .... model photographer: model photography unit
 
Stunts
Andy Bradford .... stunts
George Lane Cooper .... stunts (as George Cooper)
Sue Crosland .... stunts (as Sue Crossland)
Peter Diamond .... stunt coordinator
Reg Harding .... stunts
Terry Richards .... stunts
Jason White .... stunts
Kevin Hudson .... stunts (uncredited)
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Ray Andrew .... director of photography: Ireland second unit
Philip Aylewood .... assistant camera: Ireland second unit
Clive Coote .... still photographer
Gary Cross .... electrician
Kevin Day .... gaffer
John Deacon .... assistant camera: Ireland second unit
Alfie Emmins .... electrician
John Flemming .... grip
Brian Harris .... camera operator: Ireland second unit
Martin Hume .... focus puller
Andy McDade .... electrician
Terry Nightingall .... camera loader
Shaun O'Dell .... camera operator
John Outred .... assistant camera: Ireland second unit
Nick Phillips .... assistant camera: Ireland second unit
Larry Randall .... best boy electric
Dave Ridout .... electrician (as David Ridout)
Toby Tyler .... electrician
Al Wilson .... generator operator
Severin Woxholt .... assistant camera: Ireland second unit
Lee McLaughlin .... still photographer (uncredited)
Chris Warren .... video operator: second unit (uncredited)
 
Animation Department
Nigel Trevessey .... mechanical designer (as Nigel D. Trevessey)
 
Casting Department
Michael Hirshenson .... casting assistant: USA
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Judy Bagley-Shaw .... wardrobe assistant
John Birkinshaw .... wardrobe assistant (as John Birkenshaw)
Jane Hamilton .... assistant costume designer
Richard Pointing .... wardrobe supervisor
Joyce Stoneman .... wardrobe supervisor
 
Editorial Department
Phil Downey .... color timer
Paul Hodgson .... assistant editor
Jack Hooper .... negative cutter
Andrew MacRitchie .... assistant editor
Steven Nevius .... assistant editor (as Steve Nevius)
Adam Weiss .... associate editor
 
Music Department
Marc Di Sisto .... music recording engineer (as Marc De Sisto)
Michael Dittrick .... music editor
Guy Fletcher .... musician
Mark Knopfler .... musician
 
Transportation Department
Michael Bevan .... unit driver (as Mike Bevan)
Roy Clarke .... unit driver
Gordon Curran .... unit driver
Terry Pritchard .... unit driver
Terry Tapping .... unit driver
 
Other crew
Bob Anderson .... sword master
Gillian Bates .... production coordinator
John Beharrell .... production accountant
Bi Benton .... assistant to producers
Danny Blackner .... R.O.U.S. performer
Jennifer Collen-Smith .... unit publicist
Leslie Cornyn .... post-production accountant
Kevin De La Noy .... production runner
Ceri Evans .... script supervisor
Penelope Forrester .... assistant accountant
Barry Fowler .... mold making supervisor
Anthony Georghiou .... R.O.U.S. performer
Paul Gregory .... location projectionist
Alex Harwood .... pattern maker
Bob Jordan .... assistant location manager
Vivien Jordan .... production secretary: UK
Trevor Kaye .... production runner
Beverley Keogh .... crowd coordinator
Emily Maupin .... personal assistant: Mr. Reiner
Peter Morley .... location projectionist
Philip Morley .... location projectionist
Susan Nicholson .... assistant accountant
Lori Patterson .... production secretary: USA
Paul Shersby .... location manager
Li Chin Tye .... first aid
Bill Tomlinson .... advisor: swordfighting choreography (uncredited)
 
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Bridges' Bride (Philippines: English title)
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Runtime:
98 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
During the filming of some scenes, the weather became markedly cold for Robin Wright Penn. André the Giant helped her by placing one of his hands over her head; his hands were so large that one would entirely cover the top of her head, keeping her warm. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Clear landing pad in the first fight scene when they jump off the rock. The landing is elevated and one can see the rubber mat ripple as they land. The pad can also be seen when Inigo and Fezzik walk to the edge to look down at Westley climbing up. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
The Mother: Hi, honey.
The Grandson: Hi, mom.
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Soundtrack:
I Will Never Love Again more

FAQ

A Note Regarding Spoilers
How does it end?
Why did Vizzini kidnap Buttercup?
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50 out of 60 people found the following comment useful.
Fantastic and funny fairy tale, 3 July 2003
8/10
Author: Jennifer Craft from Seattle

I love this movie! It's sweet, but with satirical humor. The dialogue is great and the adventure scenes are fun. Rob Reiner shows an excellent touch once again with comedy and a childlike point of view. It manages to be whimsical romantic while laughing at the conventions of the fairy tale genre. I would recommend it to just about anyone. I've seen it several times, and I'm always happy to see it again whenever I have a friend who hasn't seen it yet. I haven't watched it with any kids, but I think it has lots for them too. There are wonderful quotes throughout. I think Mandy Patinkin absolutely steals the scenes he is in as the Spaniard Inigo Montoya, bent on avenging his father's death. I gave it 8 out of 10 mainly because it feels very light, but I may go back and change to 9 thinking of how happy this movie makes me and it's rewatchability.

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