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The princess bride [videorecording] / Act III Communications, Buttercup Films Ltd., The Princess Bride Ltd. ; producers, Rob Reiner, Andrew Scheinman ; writer, William Goldman ; director, Rob Reiner.

Contributor(s): Publisher number: DVD 1002362 | MGM Home EntertainmentLanguage: engspa Summary language: engfrespa Publication details: [United States] : MGM Home Entertainment, [2001], c1987.Edition: Special ed.; [widescreen version]Description: 1 videodisc (98 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN:
  • 0792850769
Uniform titles:
  • Princess bride (Motion picture)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 791.43/72
Production credits:
  • Cinematography, Adrian Biddle ; editor, Robert Leighton ; music, Mark Knopfler.
Cast: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Peter Falk.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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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
DVD J DVD J Hanover Public Library Shelves DVDJ PRINCESS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31906000552761

Information from pre-release promotional materials; release date: Sept. 4, 2001.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1987.

Based on the novel by William Goldman.

Special features: "As you wish" documentary featuring new interviews with Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn, Billy Crystal and Mandy Patinkin; new audio commentary by director Rob Reiner; new audio commentary by author William Goldman; footage shot by Cary Elwes during the making of the movie; 2 original featurettes.

Cinematography, Adrian Biddle ; editor, Robert Leighton ; music, Mark Knopfler.

Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Peter Falk.

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.

MPAA rating: PG.

DVD, Dolby Digital 5.1 and mono., aspect ratio: 1.85:1.

English or Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles.

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