Morihiko Nakahara, conductor
“As you wish…”
Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles… Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before… with the power of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra performing the entire musical score live-to-picture!
Directed by Rob Reiner, The Princess Bride features an all-star cast including Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Wallace Shawn, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, Christopher Guest, Fred Savage and André the Giant.
The great Peter Falk narrates this romantic tale of the beautiful maiden, Buttercup, and her one true love, a young farm hand named Westley. After he’s captured by a ruthless pirate and presumed dead, Buttercup’s unhappy marriage to the horrible Prince Humperdinck seems inevitable. But before the wedding can take place, she’s kidnapped by three outlaws and it’s up to a mysterious Man in Black to come to her rescue…
Now for the first time, composer Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score has been specially arranged for symphony orchestra. Missing this cinematic concert experience would be inconceivable!
So, in the words of Miracle Max… “Have fun stormin’ the castle!”
CAST
Framing Story
Fred Savage – The Grandson
Peter Falk – Grandpa/The Narrator
Betsy Brantley – The Mother
Main Story
Cary Elwes – Westley/Dread Pirate Roberts/The Man in Black
Robin Wright – Buttercup/The Princess Bride
Mandy Patinkin – Inigo Montoya
Chris Sarandon – Prince Humperdinck
Christopher Guest – Count Tyrone Rugen
Wallace Shawn – Vizzini
André the Giant – Fezzik
Peter Cook – The Impressive Clergyman
Mel Smith – The Albino
Carol Kane – Valerie, Max’s wife
Billy Crystal – Miracle Max
Margery Mason – The Ancient Booer
Malcolm Storry – Yellin
Willoughby Gray – The King
Rob Reiner – Director
Mark Knopfler – Composer
