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The princess bride [videorecording] / [presented by] Act III Communications [Buttercup Films Ltd., the Princess Bride Ltd.] ; screenplay by William Goldman ; produced by Andrew Scheinman and Rob Reiner ; directed by Rob Reiner.

Andre, the Giant, 1946-1993 (actor.). Biddle, Adrian, (cinematographer.). Crystal, Billy, (actor.). Elwes, Cary, 1962- (actor.). Falk, Peter, 1927-2011 (actor.). Goldman, William, 1931-2018 (screenwriter.). Guest, Christopher, (actor.). Kane, Carol, 1952- (actor.). Patinkin, Mandy, (actor.). Reiner, Rob, (film director,, film producer.). Sarandon, Chris, (actor.). Savage, Fred, 1976- (actor.). Scheinman, Andrew, (film producer.). Shawn, Wallace, (actor.). Wright, Robin, 1966- (actor.). Act III Communications. (Added Author). Buttercup Films. (Added Author). MGM Home Entertainment Inc. (Added Author). Princess Bride Ltd. (Added Author). Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal. (Cast).

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0792850769
  • ISBN: 9780792850762
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (98 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen; Special edition
  • Publisher: Santa Monica, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, [2001]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the novel by William Goldman.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1987.
Special features: Brand-new "As you wish" documentary featuring all-new interviews with Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin and more ; New commentaries by author William Goldman and director Rob Reiner ; Exclusive footage shot by Cary Elwes during the making of the movie -- 2 original featurettes and more!
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Cinematography, Adrian Biddle ; editor, Robert Leighton ; music, Mark Knopfler ; production designer, Norman Garwood ; art direction, Richard Holland, Keith Pain ; set decoration, Maggie Gray ; costume designer, Phyllis Dalton ; executive producer, Norman Lear.
Participant or Performer Note:
Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details Note:
DVD format, region 1 ; NTSC; Dolby digital 5.1 and mono ; wide screen version with aspect ratio of 1.85:1, enhanced for 16x9 TVs.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
For private home use only.
Language Note:
In English, with optional soundtrack in Spanish and optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.

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Subject:
Man-woman relationships > Drama.
Pirates > Drama.
Princesses > Drama.
Genre:
Action and adventure films.
Comedy films.
Fantasy films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Romance films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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  • 21 of 23 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library DVD FAM PRI (Text) 36015000468252 Adult Video Checked out 08/11/2026