Directed by Rob Reiner Writing Credis William Goldman (screenplay) William Goldman (book) Cast Cary Elwes as Westley Robin Wright as Buttercup Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck Christopher Guest as Count Tyrone Rugen Wallace Shawn as Vizzini André the Giant as Fezzik Fred Savage as The Grandson Peter Falk as The Grandfather Mel Smith as The Albino Carol Kane as Valerie Billy Crystal as Miracle Max Genre Fantasy/Adventure Budget $16,000,000 Box Office USA $30,857,814 Opening Weekend 9 theaters/ $206,243/ $22,915 avg Widest release 803 theaters Release Date 25 September 1987 Filming Dates 18 August 1986 - December 1986 Filming locations -England, UK -Ireland Plot A kindly grandfather (Peter Falk) sits down with his grandson (Fred Savage) and reads him a bedtime story. The story is one that has been passed down through from father to son for generations. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive. The story is a classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright) is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the odious Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), and Westley (Cary Elwes), her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts attempts to save her. On the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a huge, super strong giant, both of whom become his companions in his quest. They meet a few bad guys along the way to rescue Buttercup. Awards and Nominations LINK