Bibliograph

The princess bride, [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

Type

Label

The princess bride, [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

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: PG

Main title

The princess bride

Oclc number

47889595

Responsibility statement

[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

Runtime

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

Target audience

general

Technique

live action