The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride is a 1973 comic adventure novel, with a touch of romance, by William Goldman.

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Novel - William Goldman

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The book was made into a movie in 1987, directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay by Goldman. The story is presented in the movie as a fairy tale being read by a grandfather (Peter Falk) to his sick grandson (Fred Savage), thus echoing the book's narrative style. The film stars Robin Wright and Cary Elwes. Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Christopher Guest, Chris Sarandon and André the Giant play supporting roles. Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Peter Cook, and Mel Smith have memorable cameo roles.

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1987 - Rob Reiner - Fairy tale - Peter Falk - Fred Savage - Robin Wright - Cary Elwes - Mandy Patinkin - Wallace Shawn - Christopher Guest - Chris Sarandon - André the Giant - Billy Crystal - Carol Kane - Peter Cook - Mel Smith - Cameo role

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The movie was initially a modest success, though not a huge blockbuster, grossing twice its 15,000,000 USD production costs at the US box office. Over the years, however, it has gained a cult-like following, with occasional big-screen showings quite popular.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Arnold Schwarzenegger were each originally offered the role of Fezzik, the giant, but turned it down.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Arnold Schwarzenegger

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