The princess bride
Title
:
The princess bride
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 Wesley (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.
Year Published
:
2003,
1987
Physical Description
:
1 DVD (98 min.) : digital, sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition
:
MGM special ed.
Note
:
Based on the book by William Goldman.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1987.
Contents
:
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.
Subject
:
Princesses -- Drama.
Genre
:
Film adaptations.
Fantasy films.
Added Author
:
Reiner, Rob.
Scheinman, Andrew.
Goldman, William, 1931-
Elwes, Cary, 1962-
Patinkin, Mandy.
Sarandon, Chris.
Guest, Christopher.
Shawn, Wallace.
Andre, the Giant, 1946-1993.
Savage, Fred, 1976.
Leighton, Robert.
Falk, Peter, 1927-
Biddle, Adrian.
Knopfler, Mark.
Added Corporate Author
:
Wright, Robin, 1966-
Act III Communications.
Buttercup Films Ltd.
Princess Bride Ltd.
MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
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 Wesley (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.
Publisher
:
Santa Monica : Princess Bride Ltd, distributed by MGM Home Entertainment, 2003, c1987.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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| awâsis waciston | DVD - REI | DVD | 30161000108476 | Audio-Visual |