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The Princess Bride Details

1987 Certificate PG
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Director 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 .. Read more

Starring Cary Elwes, Peter Falk, Mandy Patinkin, Peter Cook
Director Rob Reiner
Genres Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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The Princess Bride

Director 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.
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.

Starring Cary Elwes, Peter Falk, Mandy Patinkin, Peter Cook, Billy Crystal, Billy Crystal, Mel Smith, Wallace Shawn, Christopher Guest, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon
Director Rob Reiner
Studio LIONS GATE FILMS
Run time DVD: 1 hr 34 mins
Blu-ray: 1 hr 34 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Collections 100 Big Adventures, 100 Eighties Greats, 100 must-see movies, 100 Swords and Sandals Films
Genres Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Language DVD: English
Blu-ray: English
Subtitles DVD: None
Released Production year: 1987

To Rent:
DVD: 23 Jul 2001
Blu-ray: 18 Apr 2011

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      Director 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 ...

    • The Princess Bride
      Director 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 ...