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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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A satiric comedy with humor and sadness, dark with the light. 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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Also Known As:
The Bridges' Bride (Philippines: English title)Die Braut des Prinzen (Austria) (West Germany) [de]
A Princesa Prometida (Brazil) [pt]
A herceg menyasszonya (Hungary) [hu]
Bleka dödens minut (Sweden) [sv]
Bortrövad prinsessa (Finland: Swedish title) [sv]
Caballero negro (Venezuela) [es]
El pirata y la princesa (Venezuela) [es]
La Princess Bouton d'Or (Canada: French title) [fr]
La princesa prometida (Spain) [es]
La storia fantastica (Italy) [it]
Narzeczona ksiecia (Poland) [pl]
Prenses gelin (Turkey: Turkish title) (Pay-TV title) [tr]
Princesse Bride (France) (dubbed version) [fr]
Prinsessan ryöstö (Finland) [fi]
Prinsessebruden (Norway) [no]
The Princess Bride - Prinsessan ryöstö (Finland) (DVD title) [fi]
Treles istories erota kai fantasias (Greece) [el]
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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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This film is an intelligent, sardonic send up of several genres that pokes fun (affectionately) at fairy tales, swashbucklers, love stories and basic conventions of film. One of my favorite scenes is where Inigo Montoya first confronts his quarry after years of searching. His adversary does the unexpected-and what most villains in real life WOULD do under the same circumstances, with hilarious results in the scene. Basil Rathbone probably whirled in his grave!
Not by any means Citizen Kane (we already have one of those, anyway) but a champ in its weight class, with a perfect score, a fine script and good performances. Far more true to the flavor of the original fairy tales that it spoofs than even the best of Disney's takes. I loved it the first time I saw it and love it more now. Well worth watching. Recommended.