UK 1987 Color (Technicolor)

Directed by

Rob Reiner

Cast : (in credits order)

Robin Wright ( Buttercup, The Princess Bride ) Cary Elwes ( Westley ) Peter Falk ( the grandfather ) Fred Savage ( the grandson ) Chris Sarandon ( Prince Humperdinck ) Mel Smith ( the Albino ) Andre the Giant ( Fezzik ) Margery Mason ( the ancient booer ) Paul Badger ( the assistant brute ) Billy Crystal ( Miracle Max ) Willoughby Gray ( the King ) Peter Cook ( the impressive Clergyman ) Mandy Patinkin ( Inigo Montoya ) Betsy Brantley ( the mother ) Anne Dyson ( the Queen ) Christopher Guest ( Count Rugen ) Carol Kane ( Valerie ) Wallace Shawn ( Vizzini ) Malcolm Storry ( Yellin )

Based on the book by:

William Goldman

Music by

Mark Knopfler

Awards:

1988's Nominee Academy Awards® Oscar for Best Music, Song to Willy De Ville for the song "Storybook Love" 1988's Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film

Plot Summary for The Princess Bride

A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. The story is one that has been passed down through from father to son for generations. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive. The story is a classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the odious Prince Humperdinck, and Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her. On the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a huge, super strong giant, both of whom become his companions in his quest. They meet a few bad guys along the way to rescue Buttercup. Summary written by Afterburner