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The Princess Bride (1987)

The Princess Bride (1987)
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Based on William Goldman's novel of the same name, The Princess Bride is staged as a book read by grandfather (Peter Falk) to his ill grandson (Fred Savage). Falk's character assures a romance-weary Savage that the book has much more to deliver than a simpering love story, including but not limited to fencing, fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. Indeed, The Princess Bride offers a tongue-in-cheek fairy tale depicting stable boy-turned-pirate Westley's journey to rescue Buttercup (Robin Wright), his true love, away from the evil prince (Chris Sarandon), whom she had agreed to marry five years after learning of what she had believed to be news of Westley's death. With help from Prince Humperdinck's disgruntled former employee Miracle Max (Billy Crystal), swordsman Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), and a very large man named Fezzik (Andre the Giant), the star-crossed lovers are reunited. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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Starring:
Cary ElwesRobin Wright, (more)
Director(s):
Rob Reiner
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
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Based on William Goldman's novel of the same name, The Princess Bride is staged as a book read by grandfather (Peter Falk) to his ill grandson (Fred Savage). Falk's character assures a romance-weary Savage that the book has much more to deliver than a simpering love story, including but not limited to fencing, fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. Indeed, The Princess Bride offers a tongue-in-cheek fairy tale depicting stable boy-turned-pirate Westley's journey to rescue Buttercup (Robin Wright), his true love, away from the evil prince (Chris Sarandon), whom she had agreed to marry five years after learning of what she had believed to be news of Westley's death. With help from Prince Humperdinck's disgruntled former employee Miracle Max (Billy Crystal), swordsman Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), and a very large man named Fezzik (Andre the Giant), the star-crossed lovers are reunited. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
98 mins

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Director(s):
Rob Reiner
Writer(s):
William Goldman
Producer(s):
Andrew ScheinmanNorman LearRob Reiner
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Excellent For Children, Adult Language, Mild Violence)
Categories:
Family & KidsRomanceAction / Adventure
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Travis P.

This happens to be one of the best fairy tale movies ever made.!.!.almost all movies to this day can't compare to the great storytelling and epic adventures this movie created....super awesome classic...!

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Dr Al N.

This movie is the perfect movie to watch with the family. Great job Rob Reiner. Great story, all the actors owned their parts. "My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die." has got to be one of the all time classic lines.

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Michael H.

This movie is excellent. I have watched it over the years and liked it more each time. I highly recommend it for people of all ages and encourage those who watched it uears ago to watch it again. Well done, plus the added bonus of seeing Fred Savage as a child. Brings back the Wonder years.

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