The Princess Bride (1987)
Overview
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $16,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $30,900,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 9.25 |
Directed By
Rob Reiner
Crew
Rob Reiner
William Goldman
William Goldman
Guy Fletcher
Bob Jordan
Andrew Scheinman
Rob Reiner
Robert Leighton
Ceri Evans
Adrian Biddle
Norman Garwood
Keith Pain
Richard Holland
Mark Knopfler
Norman Lear
Janet Hirshenson
Jane Jenkins
Maggie Gray
Phyllis Dalton
David John
TOP CAST
Cary Elwes
Westley
Robin Wright
The Princess Bride
Mandy Patinkin
Inigo Montoya
Chris Sarandon
Prince Humperdinck
Christopher Guest
Count Rugen
Wallace Shawn
Vizzini
André Roussimoff
Fezzik
Fred Savage
The Grandson
Peter Falk
The Grandfather
Peter Cook
The Impressive Clergyman
Mel Smith
The Albino
Carol Kane
Valerie
Billy Crystal
Miracle Max
Anne Dyson
The Queen
Margery Mason
The Ancient Booer
Malcolm Storry
Yellin
Willoughby Gray
The King
Betsy Brantley
The Mother
Paul Badger
The Assistant Brute
Willy DeVille
The Balladeer (voice) (uncredited)
Mark Knopfler
The Balladeer's Guitarist (uncredited)
Guy Fletcher
The Balladeer's Keyboardist (uncredited)
Errol Bennett
The Balladeer's Percussionist (uncredited)
Mickey Feat
The Balladeer's Bassist (uncredited)
Jamie Lane
The Balladeer's Drummer (uncredited)
Sallie McLaughlin
(uncredited)
Derek Pykett
Villager (uncredited)
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