2 Movies Starring Christopher Guest

The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1987-10-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

8.2 (267597 Reviews)

Director:

Rob Reiner

Cast:

Writer:

William Goldman (book)

William Goldman (screenplay)

Fullplot:

A kindly grandfather sits down with his ill grandson and reads him a story. The story is one that has been passed down from father to son for generations. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive. The story is a classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup, engaged to the odious Prince Humperdinck, is kidnapped and held against her will in order to start a war, It is up to Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) to save her. On the way he meets a thief and his hired helpers, an accomplished swordsman and a huge, super strong giant, both of whom become Westley's companions in his quest.

Mrs Henderson Presents

Mrs Henderson Presents

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-02-17

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

103 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (13175 Reviews)

Director:

Stephen Frears

Cast:

Writer:

David Rose (idea)

Kathy Rose (idea)

Martin Sherman

Sheila van Damm (book)

Fullplot:

Recently widowed well-to-do Laura Henderson is at a bit of a loose end in inter-war London. On a whim she buys the derelict Windmill theatre in the West End and persuades impresario Vivian Van Damm to run it, despite the fact the two don't seem to get on at all. Although their idea of a non-stop revue is at first a success, other theatres copy it and disaster looms. Laura suggests they put nudes in the show, but Van Damm points out that the Lord Chamberlain, who licenses live shows in Britain, is likely to have something to say about this. Luckily Mrs Henderson is friends with him.

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