| Edition |
Two-DVD special edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert (1 folded leaf : color illustrations ; 19 cm.) |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. color |
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stamping rdapm |
| Description |
digital rdatr |
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optical rdarm |
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surround rdacpc |
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Dolby rdaspc |
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widescreen |
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NTSC rdabs |
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video file rdaft |
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DVD video |
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region 1 rdare |
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Motion pictures lcgft |
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Motion picture lcsh |
| Series |
The Criterion collection ; 948 |
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Criterion collection ; 948.
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| System Details |
DVD; NTSC, region 1; 1.85:1 aspect ratio; 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Cast |
Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Peter Cook, Mel Smith, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal. |
| Credits |
Music by Mark Knopfler ; director of photography, Adrian Biddle ; production designed by Norman Garwood ; film editor, Robert Leighton ; costume designer, Phyllis Dalton. |
| Note |
Title from title frame. |
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Based upon the book by William Goldman. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1987. |
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Wide screen (1.85:1 aspect ratio). |
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New 4K digital transfer. |
| Contents |
Disc one. [Feature film] -- disc two. [Special features]. |
| Summary |
A kid, home sick from school, grudgingly allows his grandfather to read him a dusty storybook, which is how we meet the innocent Buttercup, about to marry the nefarious Prince Humperdinck though her heart belongs to Westley. A mysterious pirate, a vengeful Spaniard, and a good-natured giant interrupt the wedding plans. |
| Note |
Special features: audio commentary from 1996 featuring director Rob Reiner, screenwriter William Goldman, producer Andrew Scheinman, and actors Billy Crystal and Peter Falk ; edited 1987 audiobook reading of Goldman's novel "The princess bride" by Reiner ; new program about Goldman's screenplay ; new program about Goldman's tapestry based on his novel ; archival interviews with Reiner, Goldman, and actors Crystal, Cary Elwes, Christopher Guest, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Fred Savage, and Robin Wright ; new interview with art director Richard Holland ; programs about makeup, fencing, and fairy tales ; on set-video diary filmed and narrated by Elwes ; five behind-the-scenes videos with commentaries from 1996 by Reiner, Scheinman, and Crystal ; trailer ; plus an essay by author Sloane Crosely. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Drama.
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Princesses -- Drama.
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Princes -- Drama.
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Love -- Drama.
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Kidnapping -- Drama.
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Fairy tales. (OCoLC)fst00919916
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Kidnapping. (OCoLC)fst00987322
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Love. (OCoLC)fst01002769
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Princes. (OCoLC)fst01076481
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Princesses. (OCoLC)fst01076505
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| Genre/Form |
Romance films. (OCoLC)fst01710332
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Film adaptations. (OCoLC)fst01710491
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Action and adventure films. (OCoLC)fst01710568
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Comedy films. (OCoLC)fst01710291
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Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Fiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710264
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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Action and adventure films.
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Comedy films.
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Feature films.
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Romance films.
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Fiction films.
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Film adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Reiner, Rob, film director, film producer.
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Scheinman, Andrew, film producer.
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Goldman, William, 1931-2018, screenwriter.
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Knopfler, Mark, composer (expression)
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Biddle, Adrian, director of photography.
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Leighton, Robert, editor of moving image work.
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Garwood, Norman, 1947- production designer.
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Dalton, Phyllis, costume designer.
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Elwes, Cary, 1962- actor.
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Wright, Robin, 1966- actor.
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Patinkin, Mandy, actor.
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Sarandon, Chris, actor.
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Guest, Christopher, actor.
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Shawn, Wallace, actor.
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Andre, the Giant, 1946-1993, actor.
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Savage, Fred, 1976- actor.
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Falk, Peter, 1927-2011, actor.
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Cook, Peter, 1937-1995, actor.
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Kane, Carol, 1952- actor.
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Smith, Mel, 1952-2013, actor.
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Crystal, Billy, actor.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work): Goldman, William, 1931-2018.
Princess bride.
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Act III Communications, presenter.
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Criterion Collection (Firm), publisher.
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| ISBN |
9781681435176 |
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1681435179 |
| Standard No. |
715515222617 |
| Music No. |
CC2960DDVD The Criterion Collection |
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