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A young boy is less than thrilled when his grandfather arrives to read him the story of 'The Princess Bride', a swashbuckling tale full of fencing, fighting, giants and monsters. He is very surprised when the story comes to life before his enchanted eyes...

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ProducerArnold Scheinman, Rob Reiner

EAN5055761910780

eBay Product ID (ePID)11048550345

Product Key Features

ActorPeter Cook, Chris Sarandon, Peter Falk, Billy Crystal, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Mel Smith, Wallace Shawn

Film/TV TitleThe Princess Bride

DirectorRob Reiner

LanguageEnglish

Run Time95 Mins

Release Year2017

FormatDVD

Features30th Anniversary Edition

GenreComedy, Action & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs2

CertificatePG

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

ComposerMark Knopfler

Production DesignerNorman Garwood

Additional InformationDirector Rob Reiner breathes vividly colored cinematic life into William Goldman's THE PRINCESS BRIDE, effectively evoking the wondrous, wide-eyed spirit of the witty 1973 novel. When a sick boy (Fred Savage) receives a visit from his doting grandfather (Peter Falk) who intends to read to him from his favorite book, he's not exactly pleased to be extracted from his world of video games. However, his mood quickly changes as he, along with the viewer, is transported to a place out of time--to Florin, a kingdom in the ultimate imaginary land, complete with dashing heroes, cowardly princes, rhyming giants, shrieking eels, rodents of unusual size, fancy swordfights, and yes...even some kissing.<BR>The lovely Buttercup (Robin Wright) learns that "As you wish" really means "I love you" when she falls for her charming farmhand, Westley (Cary Elwes). While trying to seek his fortune, however, Westley disappears at sea, an apparent victim of the Dread Pirate Roberts, who takes no prisoners. A few years later, Buttercup, engaged to the oily Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), is kidnapped by an oddball trio of rogues--brains, Vizzini (Wallace Shawn); brawn, Fezzik (Andre the Giant); and sword, Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin in a standout performance). As they sail away toward the Cliffs of Insanity, they notice the pursuit of a man in black...and the adventure begins. A clever fairy tale for all ages, THE PRINCESS BRIDE is arguably one of the funniest and most entertaining films of all time.

ReviewsVariety - ...At heart, PRINCESS BRIDE celebrates the power of true love to triumph over adversity..., New York Times - ...Sweetness and sincerity....A delightful cast and a cheery, earnest style that turns out to be ever more disarming...

ScreenwriterWilliam Goldman

Special EffectsNick Allder

Costume DesignerPhyllis Dalton

AuthorWilliam Goldman

Sound sourceDolby Digital

EditorRobert Leighton

Movie/TV TitleThe Princess Bride

Director of PhotographyAdrian Biddle

Consumer AdviceContains mild fantasy violence and mild language