The Princess Bride (film) - Cast

Cast

  • Cary Elwes as Westley, a farmboy and Buttercup's love interest.
  • Robin Wright as Buttercup, Princess of Florin and Westley's love interest.
  • Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck, heir to the throne of Florin, who becomes engaged to Buttercup.
  • Christopher Guest as Count Tyrone Rugen, the vizier of Prince Humperdinck. He has six fingers on his right hand.
  • Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya, a Spaniard who has trained in fencing for twenty years to the point of fighting left-handed so as to prolong his duels. He seeks revenge upon Count Rugen for the murder of his father.
  • AndrĂ© the Giant as Fezzik, a giant and companion of Inigo.
  • Wallace Shawn as Vizzini, a self-described criminal genius of Sicilian origin and the employer of Inigo and Fezzik.
  • Billy Crystal as Miracle Max, the last miracle worker in Florin, who was fired by Humperdinck many years ago, and saves Westley's life to get revenge on the Prince.
  • Carol Kane as Valerie, Max's wife.
  • Peter Cook as The Impressive Clergyman, the clergyman at Humperdinck and Buttercup's wedding; he cannot pronounce "R"s or "L"s.
  • Mel Smith as The Albino, assistant torturer to Count Rugen.
  • Margery Mason as The Ancient Booer, a woman in Buttercup's dreams.
  • Malcolm Storry as Yellin, a soldier of Florin.
  • Willoughby Gray as The King, father of Prince Humperdinck.
  • Anne Dyson as The Queen, mother of Prince Humperdinck.
  • Peter Falk as Grandpa/Narrator.
  • Fred Savage as The Grandson.
  • Betsy Brantley as The Mother.

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