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THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987)

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THE BACK OF THE BOX
WHAT THE STUDIO WANTS YOU TO KNOW

    A fantastical escape into a world of swashbuckling swordsman and gallant heroes, The Princess Bride is extraordinary entertainment for the whole family. Filled with "romanticism, adventure and a liberal shot of humor" (People), this innovative film from producer/director Rob Reiner and Academy Award winning screenwriter William Goldman stars  Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin. Featuring brilliant cameo appearances by Peter Falk, Billy Crystal and more, boasting "wonderful scenes and character vignettes" (Leonard Maltin), this lovable film is a fantasy everyone will adore!
    When Westley (Elwes) leaves to seek his fortune, his true love, Buttercup (Wright), is captured by an evil prince. Will Westley return in time to save her? Can he battle the wizards, warriors and pirates set in his way? You'll find out in this "wonderfully inventive" (Los Angeles Times) film for all ages!

STARRING:

Cary Elwes: Westley
Mandy Patinkin: Inigo Montoya
Chris Sarandon: Prince Humperdinck
Christopher Guest: Count Tyrone Rugen
Wallace Shawn: Vizzini
Andre The Giant: Fezzik
Robin Wright: Buttercup/The Princess Bride
Peter Falk: The Grandfather/Narrator
Carol Kane: Valerie
Billy Crystal: Miracle Max

SCREENWRITER: William Goldman

DIRECTOR: Rob Reiner

RUNNING TIME: 98 minutes

STUDIO: MGM

Average Hollywood Guys Rating: B +

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GIGGLES, GLOBES AND OSCARS
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

ACADEMY AWARDS
(1 nomination and 0 wins)

Best Original Song - (Storybook Love) Willy De Ville
(nominated)

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GOLDEN GIGGLES
(1 nomination and 0 wins)

Classic Inductee (Comedy/Animation) (2006)
(winner)

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GOLDEN GLOBES

No awards or nominations given to this film.

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THE GEEK BOX
TRIVIA TO IMPRESS YOUR EASILY IMPRESSED FRIENDS

• This movie is based on the book of the same name by William Goldman who adapted the screenplay himself.
• Originally William Goldman was trying to make this movie in the 1975, during an attempt to make the movie Goldman had asked Andre The Giant to read for the role of Fezzik but he would not read for the role. Arnold Schwarzenegger pushed to get the role but the production fell through. When production began again 12 years later Schwarzenegger wanted to much money for the role and Andre The Giant agreed to do the movie.
• Due to his thick accent much of what Andre The Giant says is hard to understand, actor Mandy Patinkin would help The Giant by slapping him in the face when he couldn't be understood and telling him to concentrate harder. In case you are curious Andre The Giant had a French accent.
• Despite his enormous size, Andre The Giant was suffering from severe back injuries and pain when shooting the movie, as a result he could not actually lift anything heavy, so Styrofoam rocks were used as well as wires supporting Robin Wright during scenes he was supposed to hold her. He also used a small rental car to get up and down hills as he was not able to walk up some of the steep slopes.
• Although the credits indicate this was Robin Wright's first movie, she actually was in the film Hollywood Vice Squad starring Carrie Fisher in 1986.
• All of the sword fighting was performed by Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin, they spent days choreographing the scene and learning how to fence.

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