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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Rob Reiner |
| Stars: |
Robin Wright |
| Actors: |
Chris Sarandon |
| Genre: |
Comedies |
| Subgenre: |
Swashbuckler · Classic · Comedy · Family Film · Fantasy |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD: 20th Anniversary Edition |
| UPC: |
027616146410 |
| Release Date: |
1987 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 29min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD: Canadian; Sensormatic; Breast Cancer O-Ring; Widescreen, 1hr 38min
Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (September 23, 2008)
UPC: 883904117810 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS: Clam Shell Case; Family Entertainment, 1hr 42min
Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (February 03, 1998)
UPC: 027616685537 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
William Goldman |
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Professional Reviews
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(02/01/2001, p.64, Danny Leigh): "Reiner's beautifully crafted fairytale pastiche still represents one of the high points of US comedy in the 1980s..." |
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Quotes from the Movie
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"Farm boy, fill these with water...please."--Buttercup (Robin Wright)
"As you wish."--Westley (Cary Elwes)
"Is this a kissing book?"--Grandson (Fred Savage) to his grandfather (Peter Falk)
"I won't be seeing you again, since I'm killing myself once we reach the honeymoon suite."--Buttercup to the king (Willoughby Gray)
"Won't that be nice..."--The king, obviously senile
"No more rhymes now...I mean it!"--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn)
"Anybody want a peanut?"--Fezzik (Andr? the Giant)
"Inconceivable!"--Vizzini
"I admit it...you are better than I am."--Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), regarding Westley's swordfighting technique
"Then why are you smiling?"--Westley
"Because I know something you don't know."--Inigo
"And what is that?"--Westley
"I...am not left-handed!"--Inigo, as he shifts his sword to his right hand
"You are amazing!"--Westley
"I ought to be...after 20 years."--Inigo
"Oh, there's something I ought to tell you."--Westley
"Tell me."--Inigo
"I'm not left-handed either."--Westley
"There's a shortage of perfect breasts in the world. It'd be a pity to damage yours."--Westley to Buttercup
"Have fun storming the castle!"--Miracle Max (Billy Crystal)
"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."--Inigo to Count Rugen (Christopher Guest)
"Grandpa, maybe you could come over and read it again tomorrow?"--Grandson
"As you wish."--Grandfather |
| More Information |
| Details: |
Director Rob Reiner breathes vividly colored cinematic life into William Goldman's THE PRINCESS BRIDE, effectively evoking the wondrous, wide-eyed spirit of the witty 1973 novel. When a sick boy (Fred Savage) receives a visit from his doting grandfather (Peter Falk) who intends to read to him from his favorite book, he's not exactly pleased to be extracted from his world of video games. However, his mood quickly changes as he, along with the viewer, is transported to a place out of time--to Florin, a kingdom in the ultimate imaginary land, complete with dashing heroes, cowardly princes, rhyming giants, shrieking eels, rodents of unusual size, fancy swordfights, and yes...even some kissing. <br> <br> The lovely Buttercup (Robin Wright) learns that "As you wish" really means "I love you" when she falls for her charming farmhand, Westley (Cary Elwes). While trying to seek his fortune, however, Westley disappears at sea, an apparent victim of the Dread Pirate Roberts, who takes no prisoners. A few years lat... |
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