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The Princess Bride (1987) original theatrical poster
#2 of 1987 · Certified Fresh

The Princess Bride (1987)

1987 · 98 minutes · Action / Comedy / Fantasy · Directed by Rob Reiner
IMDb rating8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Box office gross$31M

Synopsis

thumb|Inigo Montoya's sword (left) crossed with the sword used by Count Rugen (right) in the duel at the castle; beside it, Count Rugen's six-fingered glove. At bottom is the prop sword used in Highlander: The Series. In the frame story, a grandfather reads a novel called The Princess Bride to his sick grandson, who reluctantly listens. Buttercup is a young woman living on a farm in the kingdom of Florin.

Starring

Cary ElwesMandy PatinkinChris SarandonChristopher GuestWallace Shawn
Box office
$31 million
Budget
$16 million
IMDb votes
492,963

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