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The Princess Bride
It's as real as the feelings you feel.
( Adventure / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Romance )


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US Runtime: 99 min

Country of Origin: United States of America

Premiere Date:
Sep 25, 1987   [USA]
 
Director: Rob Reiner   [Director]
 
Writer: William Goldman   [Screenplay]
 
Producers: Norman Lear   [Executive Producer]
Steve Nicolaides   [Associate Producer]
Rob Reiner   [Producer]
Andrew Scheinman   [Producer]
Jeffrey Stott   [Associate Producer]
 
Cinematography: Adrian Biddle   [Director of Photography]
 
Edited by: Robert Leighton   [Editor]
 
Music Composed by Mark Knopfler   [Original Music Composer]
 
Production Design: Norman Garwood   [Production Design]
 
Costume Design: Phyllis Dalton   [Costume Design]
 
Casting by Janet Hirshenson   [Casting]
Jane Jenkins   [Casting]
 
Production Companys: Act III Productions   (US)
Buttercup Films Ltd.   (US)
The Princess Bride Ltd.   (US)
 


Plot Summary:

    A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

Cast: (First 20, for the rest click 'Show All Cast & Crew' below.)

Cary Elwes
Westley
Robin Wright
The Princess Bride
Mandy Patinkin
Inigo Montoya
Chris Sarandon
Prince Humperdinck
Christopher Guest
Count Rugen
Wallace Shawn
Vizzini
André Roussimoff
Fezzik
Fred Savage
The Grandson
Peter Falk
The Grandfather
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
Malcolm Storry
Yellin
Willoughby Gray
The King
Betsy Brantley
The Mother
Paul Badger
The Assistant Brute
Sallie McLaughlin
(uncredited)
 
 

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Filming Locations: (Now With Clickable Links To Location On Google Maps)

 

Tech Info:

Budget:
$16,000,000
Revenue:
$30,900,000
Color Info:
Color (DeLuxe)
Laboratory:
DeLuxe
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Cinematographic Process:
Spherical
Film Negative Format:
35 mm
Printed Film Format:
35 mm
Shooting Dates:
18 Aug 1986 - Dec 1986


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