The princess bride [videorecording] / Act III Communications ; screenplay by William Goldman ; produced by Andrew Scheinman and Rob Reiner ; directed by Rob Reiner.
Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, AndreĢ the Giant, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal. Based on the novel by William Goldman. Special features: "As you wish: the story of the Princess Bride" documentary ; "Dread Pirate Roberts: greatest legend of the Seven Seas" historical analysis; Cary Elwes home movies ; " Love is like a storybook story" featurette ; "Miraculous make-up" featurette ; Original 1987 featurette ; Vintage making-of documentary ; Quotable battle of wits trivia game ; Audio commentary by director Rob Reiner ; Audio commentary by writer William Goldman ; Fezzik's guide to Florin - collectible booklet ; photo gallery.
Summary:
A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive in a classic tale of love and adventure. The beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the nasty Prince Humperdinck, while Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her. Along the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a giant, both of whom become his companions in his quest.
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