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The Princess Bride (1987) Screenplay

"The Princess Bride": Read The Screenplay By William Goldman

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Selected as one of the greatest screenplays ever written.

William Goldman's "The Princess Bride" script is ranked 84th on WGA's list of the 101 Greatest Screenplays ever written (so far).

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A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love. IMDb

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Type ...
SCANNED
Version ... FinalRevised
Date ... 05.03.1986
Pages ... 123
Genres ... AdventureComedyFamily
Screenplay ... William Goldman
IMDb ID ... 0093779

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