The princess bride
(DVD) 

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Published
[New York, N.Y.] : The Criterion Collection, [2018].
Edition
Two-DVD special edition.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert (1 folded leaf : color illustrations ; 18 cm.) 
Status
Jacksonville Library Branch
V F PRINCESS
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Published
[New York, N.Y.] : The Criterion Collection, [2018].
Format
DVD
Edition
Two-DVD special edition.
Language
English
UPC
715515222617

Notes

General Note
Based upon the book by William Goldman.
General Note
New 4K digital transfer.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1987.
General 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 the film; 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.
General Note
Title from title frame.
General Note
Wide screen (1.85:1 aspect ratio).
Creation/Production Credits
Music by Mark Knopfler ; director of photography, Adrian Biddle ; production designed by Norman Garwood ; film editor, Robert Leighton ; costume designer, Phyllis Dalton.
Participants/Performers
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.
Description
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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details
DVD; NTSC, region 1; 16:9 widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround.
Language
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Language
In English with optional subtitles in English for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Andre, t. G., Biddle, A., Cook, P., Crystal, B., Dalton, P., Elwes, C., Falk, P., Garwood, N., Goldman, W., Guest, C., Kane, C., Knopfler, M., Leighton, R., Patinkin, M., Reiner, R., Sarandon, C., Savage, F., Scheinman, A., Shawn, W., Smith, M., Wright, R., & Goldman, W. (2018). The princess bride (Two-DVD special edition.). The Criterion Collection.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

the Giant Andre et al.. 2018. The Princess Bride. The Criterion Collection.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

the Giant Andre et al.. The Princess Bride The Criterion Collection, 2018.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Andre, the Giant, et al. The Princess Bride Two-DVD special edition., The Criterion Collection, 2018.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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