![]() Thirty years on, Rob Reiner’s salute to Hollywood swashbuckler’s remains a poignant pastiche, gloriously unencumbered by CGI visuals and gender clichés. ![]() Image Resolution: 1080p (Color by DeLuxe)Īndrew’s Blu-ray Review: ‘THE PRINCESS BRIDE’ film is the Golden-age throwback glows brighter than ever. Screenplay: William Goldman (book/screenplay)Ĭinematography: Adrian Biddle (Director of Photography) Producers: Andrew Scheinman, Jeffrey Stott, Norman Lear, Rob Reiner and Steve Nicolaides ![]() When André the Giant was apparently carrying Robin Wright-Penn, she was actually suspended by cables.Ĭast: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André “The Giant” Roussimoff, Fred Savage, Robin Wright-Penn, Peter Falk, Peter Cook, Mel Smith, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal, Anne Dyson, Margery Mason, Malcolm Storry, Willoughby Gray, Betsy Brantley, Paul Badger, Danny Blackner (uncredited), Sallie McLaughlin (uncredited) and Derek Pykett (uncredited) For the wide shots, a stunt double took the place of André the Giant. For the wrestling scene, when Cary Elwes was pretending to hang on André the Giant's back, was actually walking on a series of ramps below the camera during close-ups. Popular professional wrestler André the Giant had undergone major back surgery prior to filming, and despite André the Giant great size and strength, could not support the weight of Cary Elwes during their fight scene or Robin Wright-Penn for the scene at the end of the film. Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland (for the Cliffs of Insanity). Bradley Rocks and Robin Hood's Stride, Birchover, Derbyshire, England. Cave Dale, Castleton, Derbyshire, England. Lathkill Dale where it meets Cales Dale (the 'Battle of wits' scene). Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, England. 1988 Writers Guild of America: Nominated: Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium for William Goldman.įILM FACT No.2: The film was shot in various locations in Great Britain and Ireland, which includes: Carl Wark, Sheffield, England. 1988 Hugo Awards: Win: Best Dramatic Presentation for Rob Reiner (director) and William Goldman (screenplay/novel). 1988 Grammy Awards: Nominated: Best Album of Original Instrumental Background Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television for Mark Knopfler. 1988 Casting Society of America: Nominated: Best Casting for Feature Film and Comedy for Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson. Nominated: Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a Motion Picture or TV for Carol Kane. 1988 American Comedy Awards: Nominated: Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a Motion Picture or TV for Billy Crystal. Nominated: Best Writing for William Goldman. Nominated: Best Actress for Robin Wright. 1988 Academy Awards®: Nominated: Best Music and Original Song for Willy DeVille for the song “Storybook Love.” 1988 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: Win: Best Fantasy Film. ‘THE PRINCESS BRIDE’ is a classic tale that is celebrating 30 years for you to enjoy this Ho-Hum Fairy Tale!įILM FACT No.1: Awards and Nominations: 1987 Toronto International Film Festival: Win: People's Choice Award for Rob Reiner. ![]() After Westley returns to rescue Buttercup, the two begin an epic adventure filled with fencing, fighting, giants, monsters, miracles, true love and hilarity! Featuring an all-star cast that includes Mandy Patinkin as a Spanish cavalier Inigo Montoya, Billy Crystal as a crazy magician Miracle Max and Christopher Guest as Count Tyrone Rugen. When the beautiful maiden Buttercup hears that her true love Westley is dead, she reluctantly agrees to marry the loathsome Prince Humperdinck. ‘THE PRINCESS BRIDE’ is one of the most beloved films of all time, and has enchanted young and old alike for over thirty years! THE PRINCESS BRIDE Heroes, Giants, Villains, Wizards and True Love! Not Just Your Basic, Average, Everyday, Ordinary Run-Of-The-Mill, Ho-Hum Fairy Tale! ![]()
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