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The Princess Bride Movie And Quotes

The Princess Bride Movie is one of my favorite princess movies. Let me give you a quick synopsis of the movie and introduce you to the Princess Bride characters. I am sure when you get to know them, you are going to like them as much as I do.



The Princess Bride
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The Princess Bride Movie Synopsis

The Princess Bride movie is a classic comedy with an all-star cast portraying a hilarious set of characters delivering unforgettable lines that have echoed in the heart of fans for years. When a young boy falls ill, his grandfather drops by for a visit. To cheer up his grandson, Grandpa begins to read story.

The story is one that has been handed along from father to son for generations. As the grandfather begins the tale, the exploit comes to life. The beautiful princess Buttercup has been kidnapped and is being held against her will to be forced to marry the loathsome Prince Humperdinck. Westley, her childhood love has come back as the Dread Pirate Roberts in a campaign to save his Buttercup.

When the beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped by a terrible group of goons in an effort to spark up an international incident that would benefit the scheming Prince Humperdinck, the Dread Pirate Roberts begins to follow to claim his place as Westley, Princes Buttercup’s one true love. Prince Humperdinck has plans to force Buttercup into marriage.


Vizzini, Inigo Montoya, and Fezzik
Vizzini, Inigo Montoya, and Fezzik

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The story takes us to a time when fire swamps mined the forests, full of quicksand and giant rodents with lagoons populated by shrieking eels. Complete with all the swordplay, pursuing, escapes and silly characters along the way to save the princess and find true love.

The skillful swordsman known as Inigo Montoya, who had been long searching for a six-fingered man who killed his father, accompanied the Dread Pirate Roberts after a swordfight for the ages.


The Princess Bride Video Cover
The Princess Bride Video Cover

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The Princess Bride is a tale of the love between the beautiful Buttercup and the head over heels in love Westley. This love had been cruelly interrupted with Westley's dreadful apparent death while at sea in the hunt for riches. Brokenhearted, Buttercup swears on no account to love again, but to agree to the rich and handsome Prince Humperdinck’s marriage proposal.

Fortunately, death is no obstacle for true love. With the help of a cynical miracle worker, Dread Pirate Roberts sets on a mission to reunite true love and along the way have fun storming castle. With all the twists and turns on a trail full of adventure. The crew spoils Humperdinck's evil plans as the true love of Westley and Buttercup wins the day.

Meanwhile, Inigo Montaya runs into the six-fingered man who murdered his father and takes his vengeance. And most importantly, Grandpa is able to tell the story without too much of the yucky kissing.


Princess Bride Movie Characters

Women's: The Princess Bride - Name Tag
Women's: The Princess Bride - Name Tag

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The Princess Bride movie is based on the book of the same name, written by William Goldman. The movie had a star studded cast and you will recognize many of these names.

The Princess Bride Characters are:

  • Cary Elwes as Westley
  • Robin Wright as Buttercup
  • Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck
  • Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya
  • Christopher Guest as Count Tyrone Rugen
  • André the Giant as Fezzik
  • Wallace Shawn as Vizzini
  • Peter Falk as The Grandfather/Narrator
  • Fred Savage as The Grandson
  • Billy Crystal as Miracle Max
  • Carol Kane as Valerie, Max's wife
  • Peter Cook as The Impressive Clergyman
  • Mel Smith as The Albino
  • Anne Dyson as The Queen
  • Margery Mason as The Ancient Booer
  • Willoughby Gray as The King

The movie was filmed in England and Ireland. There is an "As You Wish" documentary on the DVD in a special features section.


The Princess Bride Movie Soundtrack

The soundtrack of The Princess Bride by Mark Knopfler was released in November of 1987. It is runs 39.25 long and is under the Vertigo label.

"Storybook Love" is a song written by Willy DeVille, who also sings it. This song was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Original Song category.

Songs on the soundtrack were all composed by Mark Knopfler, unless it says otherwise.

The songs on the Princess Bride soundtrack are:

  • "Once upon a Time...Storybook Love"
  • "I Will Never Love Again"
  • "Florin Dance"
  • "Morning Ride"
  • "The Friends' Song"
  • "The Cliffs of Insanity"
  • "The Swordfight"
  • "Guide My Sword"
  • "The Fire Swamp and the Rodents of Unusual Size"
  • "Revenge"
  • "A Happy Ending"
  • "Storybook Love" (by Willy DeVille)


Princess Bride Quotes

The Princess Bride quotes are some of my favorite movie quotes. Here are a few of my favorites from the movie. This is a really short list...there are so many good quotes, I think I will continue to write them as time goes on. If you would like to contribute some Princess Bride quotes, please use the form at the bottom of this page.



  • Westley always said "As you wish" to Buttercup.
  • Inigo Montoya repeats over and over again, "Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die".
  • Buttercup, " We'll never survive." Westley replies, "Nonsense. You're only saying that because no one ever has."
  • Vizzini says, "Inconceivable!" The Grandson asks, "Is this a kissing book?"
  • Max and Fezzick:

  • "Max- beat it or I'll call the brute squad
  • Fezzick- I'm on the brute squad
  • Max- you ARE the brute squad."

  • The Princess Bride Game

    Love the Princess Bride Movie? Then you have to check out The Princess Bride Game. Look at the banner below and click on any picture to find more information about that product.


    Princess Bride Wedding Dress

    Here is a poster of the Princess Bride wedding dress worn by Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright) in the movie. Robin Wright looks absolutely beautiful in this lovely dress.



    Westley and Buttercup Portrait
    Westley and Buttercup Portrait

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