Cary Elwes plays Westley, Robin Wright plays Buttercup, and Mandy Patinkin plays Inigo Montoya in the 1987 film The Princess Bride.
Main cast
- Westley / The Man in Black / Dread Pirate RobertsCary ElwesMain
- ButtercupRobin WrightMain
- Inigo MontoyaMandy PatinkinMain
- Prince HumperdinckChris SarandonMain
- Count Tyrone RugenChristopher GuestMain
- VizziniWallace ShawnMain
- FezzikAndré the GiantMain
- Miracle MaxBilly CrystalMain
- ValerieCarol KaneMain
- The GrandfatherPeter FalkMain
- The GrandsonFred SavageMain
Supporting cast
- The QueenMargery MasonSupp
- The KingPeter CookSupp
- The Impressive ClergymanPeter CookSupp
- YellinMel SmithSupp
Guest & voice
- The Ancient BooerAnne DysonGuest
- The MessengerMalcolm StorryGuest
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About this cast
The Princess Bride is a 1987 romantic fantasy adventure film directed by Rob Reiner. It features a stellar ensemble cast led by Cary Elwes as Westley, Robin Wright as Buttercup, and Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya, with memorable performances from Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, and Wallace Shawn.
FAQs
Who plays Westley in The Princess Bride?
Cary Elwes plays Westley, also known as the Man in Black and the Dread Pirate Roberts.
Who plays Buttercup in The Princess Bride?
Robin Wright plays Buttercup, the beautiful farm girl who becomes a princess.
Who plays Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride?
Mandy Patinkin plays Inigo Montoya, the Spanish swordsman seeking revenge for his father’s murder.
Who plays Fezzik in The Princess Bride?
André the Giant plays Fezzik, the gentle giant and Inigo’s friend.
Who plays Vizzini in The Princess Bride?
Wallace Shawn plays Vizzini, the cunning Sicilian criminal mastermind.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026