Description |
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1987. |
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Based on the novel by William Goldman. |
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Special features: Original theatrical trailer. |
Credits |
Cinematography, Adrian Biddle ; editor, Robert Leighton ; music, Mark Knopfler. |
Cast |
Cary Elwes (Westley) ; Mandy Patinkin (Inigo Montoya) ; Chris Sarandon (Prince Humperdinck) ; Christopher Guest (Count Tyrone Rugen) ; Wallace Shawn (Vizzini) ; André the Giant (Fezzik) ; Robin Wright (Buttercup) ; Peter Falk (The Grandfather / Narrator) ; Carol Kane (Valerie) ; Billy Crystal (Miracle Max) ; Fred Savage (The Grandson). |
Summary |
A lowly stable boy, Westley, pledges his love to the beautiful Buttercup, only to be abducted and reportedly killed by pirates while Buttercup is betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck. Even as Buttercup herself is kidnapped by a giant, a scheming criminal mastermind, and a master Spanish swordsman, a mysterious masked pirate (could it be Westley?) follows in pursuit. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) and full screen (1.33:1) presentations ; Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), mono. (Spanish). |
Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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English or dubbed Spanish dialogue, optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
Subject |
DVD-Video discs.
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Kidnapping -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Pirates -- Drama.
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Children's films.
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Genre/Form |
Comedy films.
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Feature films.
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Romance films.
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Action and adventure films.
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Added Author |
Reiner, Rob.
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Sarandon, Chris.
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Patinkin, Mandy.
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Elwes, Cary, 1962-
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Knopfler, Mark.
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Leighton, Robert.
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Biddle, Adrian.
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Savage, Fred, 1976-
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Crystal, Billy.
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Kane, Carol, 1952-
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Falk, Peter, 1927-2011.
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Wright, Robin, 1966-
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Andre, the Giant, 1946-1993.
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Shawn, Wallace.
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Guest, Christopher.
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Scheinman, Andrew.
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Goldman, William, 1931-2018.
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Act III Communications.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1992- )
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.
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Standard No. |
027616806420 |
Music No. |
M126824 Metro Goldwyn Mayer |
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