Cast
- Cary Elwes as Westley, a farmboy and Buttercup's love interest.
- Robin Wright as Buttercup, Princess of Florin and Westley's love interest.
- Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck, heir to the throne of Florin, who becomes engaged to Buttercup.
- Christopher Guest as Count Tyrone Rugen, the vizier of Prince Humperdinck. He has six fingers on his right hand.
- Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya, a Spaniard who has trained in fencing for twenty years to the point of fighting left-handed so as to prolong his duels. He seeks revenge upon Count Rugen for the murder of his father.
- André the Giant as Fezzik, a giant and companion of Inigo.
- Wallace Shawn as Vizzini, a self-described criminal genius of Sicilian origin and the employer of Inigo and Fezzik.
- Billy Crystal as Miracle Max, the last miracle worker in Florin, who was fired by Humperdinck many years ago, and saves Westley's life to get revenge on the Prince.
- Carol Kane as Valerie, Max's wife.
- Peter Cook as The Impressive Clergyman, the clergyman at Humperdinck and Buttercup's wedding; he cannot pronounce "R"s or "L"s.
- Mel Smith as The Albino, assistant torturer to Count Rugen.
- Margery Mason as The Ancient Booer, a woman in Buttercup's dreams.
- Malcolm Storry as Yellin, a soldier of Florin.
- Willoughby Gray as The King, father of Prince Humperdinck.
- Anne Dyson as The Queen, mother of Prince Humperdinck.
- Peter Falk as Grandpa/Narrator.
- Fred Savage as The Grandson.
- Betsy Brantley as The Mother.
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