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The Princess Bride
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- 1987
- Rob Reiner
- 94 mins
- PG
Summary
Fantasy adventure set in a medieval fairy-tale land, starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin and Chris Sarandon. A farm boy falls in love with his beautiful employer and, in order to marry her, sets off for foreign parts to seek his fortune.
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A star rating of 4 out of 5.
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Rob Reiner has always been careful to avoid typecasting as a director, so following the warm nostalgia of Stand by Me he opted for this curious but ultimately charming fable. The film opens with Peter Falk reading the story to grandson Fred Savage (from TV's The Wonder Years), and this ironic distancing continues throughout the movie. Although the requisite monsters, giants and swordfights are present and correct for the children, Reiner also ensures there are plenty of quiet chuckles for adults. That's largely thanks to the efforts of an eclectic cast, which includes Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, This Is Spinal Tap's Christopher Guest, Mel Smith and Peter Cook. An unexpected delight for all the family.
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rolenameWestleyCary ElwesInigo MontoyaMandy PatinkinPrince HumperdinckChris SarandonCount RugenChristopher GuestVizziniWallace ShawnFezzikAndré the Giant GrandsonFred SavageButtercup, the Princess BrideRobin WrightGrandfatherPeter FalkImpressive clergymanPeter CookMiracle Max, the WizardBilly CrystalAlbinoMel SmithValerieCarol Kane
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rolenameDirectorRob Reiner
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Theatrical distributor
Lionsgate UK
Released on
2013-03-08
Languages
English
Guidance
Edited for violence and language.
Available on
video, DVD and Blu-ray
Formats
Colour
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