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A grandfather reads a novel to his sick grandson, who initially dismisses the story. The book is about Buttercup, a young woman living on a farm in the fictional kingdom of Florin. Whenever she tells farmhand Westley to do something, he always complies, saying, "As you wish." The two fall in love, and Westley leaves to seek his fortune overseas so ...
Framing story
1. Fred Savageas The Grandson 2. Peter Falkas Grandpa/The Narrator 3. Betsy Brantleyas The Mother
Main story
1. Cary Elwes as Westley/Dread Pirate Roberts/The Man in Black 2. Robin Wrightas Buttercup/The Princess Bride 3. Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya 4. Chris Sarandonas Prince Humperdinck 5. Christopher Guestas Count Tyrone Rugen 6. Wallace Shawnas Vizzini 7. André the Giantas Fezzik 8. Peter Cookas The Impressive Clergyman 9. Mel Smithas The Albino 10. Carol Kaneas Valerie, Max's wife 11. Billy Crystalas Miracle Max 12. Margery Masonas The Ancient Booer 13. Malcolm Storryas Yellin 14. Willoughby...
Development
Rob Reiner, who had been enamored with Goldman's book ever since he was given it as a gift from his father, realized he wanted to make the film adaptation after successfully demonstrating his filmmaking skill with the release of This Is Spinal Tap in 1984. During production of Stand by Me, released in 1986, Reiner had spoken to an executive at Paramount Pictures regarding what his next film would be, and suggested the adaptation of The Princess Bride. He was told they could not, leading Reine...
Casting
Reiner had quickly decided on Cary Elwes for Westley, based on his performance in Lady Jane; however, during the casting period in Los Angeles, Elwes was in West Germany on set for Maschenka. Reiner flew out to West Berlin to meet with Elwes, confirming his appropriateness for the role. While Reiner and casting director Jane Jenkins auditioned other actors for Westley, they knew Elwes was perfect for the part.Elwes had read the book in his childhood and associated himself with the character o...
Filming
The film was shot in various locations in England and Ireland in late 1986: 1. Carl Wark, Sheffield, England 2. Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, England 3. Lathkill Dale where it meets Cales Dale(the "Battle of wits" scene) 4. Cave Dale, Castleton, Derbyshire, England 5. Bradley Rocks and Robin Hood's Stride, Birchover, Derbyshire, England 6. Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland (for the Cliffs of Insanity) 7. Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England 8. Penshurst Place, Kent, England The...
The film premiered at the Ryerson Theatre in Toronto as part of the 1987 Toronto International Film Festival.It went into wide-release later that fall in North America.
In North America, the film was released on VHS and LaserDisc in 1988 by Nelson Entertainment, the latter being a "bare bones" release in unmatted full screen. New Line Home Video reissued the VHS in 1994. The film was also released on Video CD by Philips. The Criterion Collection released a matted widescreen version, bare bones version on laserdisc...
It was announced that composer Adam Guettel was working with William Goldman on a musical adaptation of The Princess Bridein 2006. The project was abandoned in February 2007 after Goldman reportedly demanded 75 percent of the author's share, even though Guettel was writing both the music and the lyrics. In late 2013, Disney Theatrical Productions a...
In a September 2019 biographical article on Norman Lear in Variety, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra, speaking of Lear's works and interest in remaking them, stated, "Very famous people whose names I won't use, but they want to redo The Princess Bride." The reaction to this via social media was very negative, with fans of the film a...
Crosley, Sloane (October 30, 2018). "The Princess Bride: Let Me Sum Up". The Criterion Collection. Archivedfrom the original on January 19, 2024.Elwes, Cary; Layden, Joe (2014). As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride. New York City: Atria Books. ISBN 978-1-4767-6402-3.Goldman, William (2000). Which Lie Did I Tell?. Pantheon Books. ISBN 0-375-40349-3."The Roy Faires Collection, no. 5 - Interviews with Cast and Crew of The Princess Bride (1987)". Austin History Center. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024 – via Texas Archive of the Movi...The Princess Bride at AllMovieThe Princess Bride at the American Film Institute CatalogThe Princess Bride at Box Office MojoMonica Anna Maria Bellucci ( Italian: [ˈmɔːnika belˈluttʃi]; born 30 September 1964) is an Italian actress and model. She began her career as a fashion model before transitioning to Italian and later American and French films. She has played starring roles, supporting roles and guest appearances within an eclectic filmography spanning a ...
Ashley Nicolette Frangipane (IPA: / ˌ f r æ n dʒ ɪ ˈ p ɑː n i / FRAN-jih-PAH-nee; born September 29, 1994), known professionally as Halsey (/ ˈ h ɔː l z i / HAWL-zee), is an American singer, songwriter and actress.Noted for her distinctive singing voice, she has received several awards including three Billboard Music Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Award, an American Music Award ...
Joaquin Rafael Phoenix (/ hw ɑː ˈ k iː n /; né Bottom; born October 28, 1974) is an American actor.Known for playing dark, unconventional and eccentric characters in independent film, in particular period dramas, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.
Anna Sawai (アンナ・サワイ, born June 11, 1992) is a Japanese actress, singer, and dancer. Born in New Zealand, she moved to Japan with her family at age 10. She landed her first acting role at age 11 as the title character in the 2004 Nippon TV production of Annie. Sawai later made her film debut as Kiriko in James McTeigue's 2009 neo-noir martial arts film Ninja Assassin. Sawai rose ...
