DVD
The princess bride / Act III Communications presents ; a Reiner, Scheinman production ; a Rob Reiner film ; screenplay by William Goldman ; produced by Andrew Scheinman and Rob Reiner ; directed by Rob Reiner.
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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen and Standard versions.
- Publisher: [Century City, Calif.] : Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, [2012]
- Distributor: Beverly Hills, CA : Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1987. Based on the novel by William Goldman. Special features: Original theatrical trailer. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Cinematography, Adrian Biddle ; editor, Robert Leighton ; music, Mark Knopfler. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Cary Elwes (Westley) ; Mandy Patinkin (Inigo Montoya) ; Chris Sarandon (Prince Humperdinck) ; Christopher Guest (Count Tyrone Rugen) ; Wallace Shawn (Vizzini) ; Andre the Giant (Fezzik) ; Robin Wright (Buttercup) ; Peter Falk (The Grandfather / Narrator) ; Carol Kane (Valerie) ; Billy Crystal (Miracle Max) ; Fred Savage (The Grandson). |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG CHV rating: PG. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1 NTSC, widescreen (1.85:1) and full screen (1.33:1) presentations ; Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), mono. (Spanish). |
| Language Note: | Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. English or dubbed Spanish dialogue, optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Kidnapping > Drama. Man-woman relationships > Drama. Pirates > Drama. Comedy. |
| Genre: | Children's films. Action and adventure comics. Comedy films. Feature films. Romance films. Action and adventure films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Nazareth. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity | COMEDY DVD PRI 2012 (Text) | 31001101795749 | DVD Adult | Available | - |
| Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity | HUMOR DVD PRI 2012 (Text) | 31001101697424 | DVD Adult | Available | - |
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.
