The princess bride
Title:
The princess bride
Author:
Reiner, Rob director.
Uniform Title:
Princess bride (Motion picture)
Edition:
[DVD version].
Publication Information:
[United States] : MGM Home Entertainment, [2001]
©1987
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary:
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.
General Note:
Special ed.; [widescreen version].
Information from pre-release promotional materials; release date: Sept. 4, 2001.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1987.
Based on the novel by William Goldman.
Special features: "As you wish" documentary featuring new interviews with Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn, Billy Crystal and Mandy Patinkin; 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.
Closed-captioned.
For specific features see interactive menu.
Language:
English
Subject Term:
Added Corporate Author:
ISBN:
9780792850762
UPC:
027616865731
Format :
DVD
