Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Cary Elwes | ... | Westley | |
Mandy Patinkin | ... | Iñigo Montoya | |
Chris Sarandon | ... | Prince Humperdinck | |
Christopher Guest | ... | Count Rugen | |
Wallace Shawn | ... | Vizzini | |
André the Giant | ... | Fezzik (as Andre the Giant) | |
Fred Savage | ... | The Grandson | |
Robin Wright | ... | The Princess Bride | |
Peter Falk | ... | The Grandfather | |
Peter Cook | ... | The Impressive Clergyman | |
Mel Smith | ... | The Albino | |
Carol Kane | ... | Valerie | |
Billy Crystal | ... | Miracle Max | |
Anne Dyson | ... | The Queen | |
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Margery Mason | ... | The Ancient Booer |
An elderly man reads the book "The Princess Bride" to his sick and thus currently bedridden adolescent grandson, the reading of the book which has been passed down within the family for generations. The grandson is sure he won't like the story, with a romance at its core, he prefers something with lots of action and "no kissing", but he lets grandfather continue, because he doesn't want to hurt his feelings. The story centers on Buttercup, a former farm girl who has been chosen as the princess bride to Prince Humperdinck of Florian. Buttercup does not love him, she who still laments the death of her one true love, Westley, five years ago. Westley was a hired hand on the farm, his stock answer of "as you wish" to any request she made of him which she came to understand was his way of saying that he loved her. But Westley went away to sea, only to be killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts. On a horse ride to clear her mind of her upcoming predicament of marriage, Buttercup is kidnapped by a... Written by Huggo
The Princess Bride is a wonderful family film about a maiden named Buttercup and her "farmboy" Wesley. When Wesley goes away to seek his fortune, he is reported to be killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts. Hearing this really gets Buttercup down, and it only gets worse when Prince Humperdink chooses her to be his bride.( Hence the title) To make a long story short and not give away the ending, Buttercup's kidnapped for suspicious reasons and rescued by someone familiar. She's in love and nothing can stop true love! A couple of deaths, a would be wedding, revenge fulfilled, and a couple reunited end this gala of a film. But this doesn't even sum it up, I promise! I love this film because it does not take itself too seriously and flows well across the screen. The main characters and their supporting cast are quirky and memorable. You will be repeating classic lines like, "My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die!" over and over again. Through the adventures of Wesley and Buttercup you feel drawn to the characters and fall in love with their ability to amuse you. Do you want to be entertained with a light hearted fantasy/comedy? Then head on over to your local video store and pick up a copy. Ready to enjoy? "As you wish."