The Princess Bride
USA,
1987, 98 min
(Alternative: 93 min)
Directed by:
Rob ReinerScreenplay:
William GoldmanCinematography:
Adrian BiddleComposer:
Mark KnopflerCast:
Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, Peter Falk, Peter Cook, Mel Smith (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
The Princess Bride is one of the most beloved films of all time, and has enchanted young and old alike for over thirty years! When the beautiful maiden Buttercup (Robin Wright) hears that her true love Westley (Cary Elwes) is dead, she reluctantly agrees to marry the loathsome Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon). After Westley returns to rescue Buttercup, the two begin an epic adventure filled with fencing, fighting, giants, monsters, miracles, true love and hilarity! (Lionsgate UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1988 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
The Saturn Awards
- 1988 - Best Fantasy Film
- 1988 - Phyllis Dalton (Best Costumes)
- 1988 - William Goldman (Best Writing)
- 1988 - Robin Wright (Best Actress)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 1987 - Rob Reiner (People's Choice Award)
Avoriaz International Fantastic Film Festival
- 1988 - Rob Reiner (Antennae II Award)
- 1988 - Rob Reiner (Grand Prize)