The Princess Bride Cast
The cast of The Princess Bride.
Cary Elwes
as Westley

Cary Elwes portrays Westley, a farm boy who goes on a quest to rescue his true love, Princess Buttercup.

Robin Wright
as Princess Buttercup

Robin Wright brings Princess Buttercup to life, a beautiful young woman who gets caught up in a love story filled with adventure.

Mandy Patinkin
as Inigo Montoya

Mandy Patinkin plays Inigo Montoya, a skilled swordsman seeking revenge for his father's murder.

Chris Sarandon
as Prince Humperdinck

Chris Sarandon takes on the role of Prince Humperdinck, the cunning and power-hungry prince of Florin.

André Roussimoff
as Fezzik

André Roussimoff, also known as André the Giant, plays Fezzik, a gentle giant with a kind heart.

Christopher Guest
as Count Tyrone Rugen

Christopher Guest portrays Count Tyrone Rugen, a sinister and cruel character involved in the plot against Westley and Buttercup.

Wallace Shawn
as Vizzini

Wallace Shawn takes on the role of Vizzini, a witty and cunning Sicilian mercenary hired to kidnap Princess Buttercup.

Peter Falk
as The Grandfather / Narrator

Peter Falk plays The Grandfather and serves as the narrator of the story being told to his grandson, played by Fred Savage.

Fred Savage
as The Grandson
Billy Crystal
as Miracle Max

Billy Crystal portrays Miracle Max, a comedic and eccentric miracle worker who helps revive a character in the film.

Carol Kane
as Valerie

Carol Kane plays Valerie, Miracle Max's wife who assists him in his unusual endeavors.

Mel Smith
as The Albino

Mel Smith takes on the role of The Albino, a mysterious and pale character who serves a dark purpose in the story.

Peter Cook
as The Impressive Clergyman
Margery Mason
as The Ancient Booer
Willy DeVille
as The Balladeer (voice) (uncredited)
Mark Knopfler
as The Balladeer's Guitarist (uncredited)
Guy Fletcher
as The Balladeer's Keyboardist (uncredited)
Willoughby Gray
as The King
Betsy Brantley
as The Mother
Anne Dyson
as The Queen
Malcolm Storry
as Yellin
Paul Badger
as The Assistant Brute
Errol Bennett
as The Balladeer's Percussionist (uncredited)
Mickey Feat
as The Balladeer's Bassist (uncredited)
Jamie Lane
as The Balladeer's Drummer (uncredited)
Sallie McLaughlin
as (uncredited)
Derek Pykett
as Villager (uncredited)
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