Film Forum

U.S., 1987
Directed by Rob Reiner
Based on William Goldman’s novel
Starring Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Carol Kane, Peter Falk
Approx. 98 min.

“As... you... wish...” Farmboy Westley turned the Dread Pirate Roberts must face the Cliffs of Insanity, Rodents of Unusual Size, and torture in the Pit of Despair in order to rescue his true love Buttercup, finding help along the way from the vengeance-seeking Inigo Montoya and the giant Fezzik. This beloved adaptation of William Goldman’s novel features an all-star ensemble cast, including Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Falk.

Presented with support from The Ada Katz Fund for Literature in Film

Reviews

“A rare breed of movie that promises to dazzle young people with a tale of romance and courage, while entertaining older audiences with its sly and good-natured send-up of same.”
– Terry Orme, Salt Lake Tribune

“It’s a lively, fun-loving, but nevertheless epic look at the nature of true love.”
– Rita Kempley, Washington Post

“A captivating, wonderfully witty swashbuckling fairy-tale.”
– Phillip French, Observer (UK)