The princess bride
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Published:
[United States] : MGM Home Entertainment, [2001].
Format:
DVD
Edition:
Special ed.
Physical Desc:
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Rating:
MPAA rating: PG.
Status:
Description

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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Language:
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ISBN:
0792850769
UPC:
027616865731

Notes

General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Based on the novel by William Goldman.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1987; released as videodisc on Sept. 4, 2001.
General Note
Special features: "As you wish" documentary featuring new interviews with Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin and more; 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.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematography, Adrian Biddle; editor, Robert Leighton; music, Mark Knopfler.
Participants/Performers
Cast: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal.
Description
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
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details
DVD; Dolby digital 5.1 and mono; widescreen version with aspect ratio of 1.85:1, enhanced for 16x9 TVs.
Language
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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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Goldman, W., Scheinman, A., Reiner, R., Elwes, C., Patinkin, M., Sarandon, C., Guest, C., Shawn, W., Andre, t. G., Savage, F., Wright, R., Falk, P., Kane, C., Crystal, B., Biddle, A., Leighton, R., & Knopfler, M. (2001). The princess bride. Special ed. [United States], MGM Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

William Goldman et al.. 2001. The Princess Bride. [United States], MGM Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

William Goldman et al., The Princess Bride. [United States], MGM Home Entertainment, 2001.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Goldman, William, et al. The Princess Bride. Special ed. [United States], MGM Home Entertainment, 2001.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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