The Princess Bride (1987)

About The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride is an enchanting fantasy adventure film directed by Rob Reiner. It's based on a 1973 novel of the same name written by William Goldman. The story is a classic tale of love and adventure as young woman must find her true love in a kingdom far far away. She chooses to be with the farm boy who works for her family and is sent off to seek fortune across the sea, while she, unknowingly, is chosen to become the bride of the Prince. Adventure follows with tales of pirates, giants, miracle men and true love.

Making / Production

Reiner wanted to bring this fairy tale to life so he spent the better part of five months with William Goldman fine-tuning the screenplay. The production was a complex endeavor with dazzling sets, gorgeous costumes, and intricate storyboards to help guide the filming process. Despite a few hiccups in the production, Reiner managed to create a timeless classic.

Actors

• Cary Elwes as Westley: Brilliantly playing the character who is both a farm boy and a feared pirate, Cary displays a wide range of acting skill with ease and charm.
• Robin Wright as Buttercup: Playing the role of the beautiful and strong-willed Princess, Robin brings to life the character with grace and naturalness.
• Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya: As a skilled swordsman seeking revenge for his father's death, Mandy delivers a standout performance.
• Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck: Chris convincingly portrays the villainous and cowardly Prince in the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite being a box office disappointment in the initial release, the movie gained a cult following after its release to VHS.
• André the Giant, who played Fezzik, was actually in constant pain during shooting but never complained, and even did a lot of his own stunts.

Awards

The Princess Bride was nominated for an Academy Award in 1988 for Best Original Song for "Storybook Love". In addition, it has achieved numerous other honorary awards for its contribution to cinema.

Quotes

• "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
• "As you wish."
• "Inconceivable!"

Music, Soundtrack

• Storybook Love - Willy DeVille
• The Cliffs of Insanity - Mark Knopfler
• The Fire Swamp and The Rodents of Unusual Size - Mark Knopfler