The princess bride / Act III Communications presents ; a Reiner/Scheinman production ; a Rob Reiner film ; screenplay by William Goldman ; produced by Andrew Scheinman and Rob Reiner ; directed by Rob Reiner.
Edition:
Two-DVD special edition ; DVD edition ; widescreen.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1987. Wide screen (1.85:1). Based on the novel by William Goldman. Special features: Audio commentary from 1996; edited 1987 audiobook reading of Goldman's novel by Reiner; new program about Goldman's screenplay; new program about Goldman's tapestry based on the film; archival interviews; new interview with Richard Holland; programs about makeup, fencing and fairy tales; on-set video diary filmed and narrated by Elwes; five behind-the-scenes videos; trailer; essay by Sloane Crosley. Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal, Fred Savage.
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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