The Princess Bride Movie (1987) - Release Date, Cast, Story, Budget, Collection, Trailer, Poster, Review

Movie Details:

Based on	The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern’s Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure, The “Good Parts” Version by William Goldman
Country	United States
Language	English
Genres	Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Release date	September 25, 1987
Running time	1hr 38min
Age rating	PG
Starring	Cary Elwes Mandy Patinkin Chris Sarandon Christopher Guest Wallace Shawn André the Giant Robin Wright Peter Falk Billy Crystal
Directed by	Rob Reiner
Screenplay by	William Goldman
Produced by	Andrew Scheinman Rob Reiner
Cinematography by	Adrian Biddle
Edited by	Robert Leighton
Music by	Mark Knopfler
Production Company	Act III Communications Buttercup Films
Distributor	20th Century Fox (United States) Interaccess Film Distribution (international)

Cast & Characters:

Cary Elwes as Westley/the Dread Pirate Roberts
Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya
Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck
Christopher Guest as Count Tyrone Rugen
Wallace Shawn as Vizzini
André the Giant as Fezzik
Fred Savage as the grandson
Robin Wright as Buttercup, the Princess Bride
Peter Falk as the grandfather
Peter Cook as the Impressive Clergyman
Mel Smith as the Albino
Carol Kane as Valerie
Billy Crystal as Miracle Max

Storyline:

The story follows a young farmhand named Westley (Cary Elwes) who embarks on a quest to rescue his true love, Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright), from the evil Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon). Throughout his journey, Westley is aided by various companions, including the skilled swordsman Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), who seeks revenge for his father’s murder. The film is notable for its metafictional narrative style, presenting the story as a book being read by a grandfather (Peter Falk) to his sick grandson (Fred Savage).

About Movie:

The Princess Bride is an American fantasy adventure comedy film directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner. The screenplay was adapted by William Goldman from his 1973 novel of the same name. The film features an ensemble cast including Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, and Robin Wright.

Release and Reception

The Princess Bride was first released in the United States on September 25, 1987. Although it had modest initial box-office success, it received critical acclaim and has since become a cult classic. It is recognized as one of the best films of the 1980s and one of Reiner’s finest works. The film has achieved numerous accolades over the years, including:

Ranked number 50 on Bravo’s “100 Funniest Movies”
Number 88 on AFI’s “AFI’s 100 Years…100 Passions” list
Number 46 in Channel 4’s “50 Greatest Comedy Films”
Winner of the 1988 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation

In 2016, The Princess Bride was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry due to its cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance.

Legacy

Today, The Princess Bride is celebrated for its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and unique blend of adventure, romance, and comedy. Its influence continues to be felt in popular culture, inspiring quotes and references across various media.