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This page is about Westley from the 1987 film. For the version from the 1973 book, see Westley (book).


Westley, also known as the Dread Pirate Roberts, is a pirate and Buttercup's lover. The two fell in love when they met on her farm and were later separated when Westley left to seek his fortune due to not having money for marriage. He was later presumed to be killed by Ryan, the Dread Pirate Roberts at the time of his departure. Five years later, Westley returned and rescued Buttercup from Fezzik, Inigo Montoya and Vizzini, who had kidnapped her with the goal to start a war.

However, Westley and Buttercup were confronted by Humperdinck after escaping the fire swamp and Westley was captured. He was later rendered mostly dead by Tyrone Rugen. Fezzik and Inigo, who were hesitant to help in Vizzini's plan, retrieved Westley from the Pit of Despair and revived him with a pill given to them by Miracle Max. The three rescued Buttercup from Humperdinck, with Inigo slaying Rugen and fulfilling his quest for vengeance in the process. Westley, Buttercup, Inigo, and Fezzik then rode off on four horses, with Westley and Buttercup sharing a kiss shortly after.

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Westley was portrayed by Cary Elwes in one film, one miniseries (archive footage), and one game (archive audio), by Braden Lynch in one game and by Jack Black, Common, Kaitlyn Dever, Tommy Dewey, Courtney Ford, Jon Hamm, Neil Patrick Harris, Lucas Hedges, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chris Pine, Sam Rockwell, Paul Rudd, Brandon Routh, David Spade, Sophie Turner and Taika Waititi in one miniseries.

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The Princess Bride (1987) logo
Cast Cary ElwesMandy PatinkinChris SarandonChristopher GuestWallace ShawnAndré the GiantFred SavageRobin WrightPeter FalkPeter CookMel SmithCarol KaneBilly Crystal
Characters WestleyInigo MontoyaPrince HumperdinckCount Tyrone RugenVizziniFezzikThe GrandsonButtercupThe GrandfatherThe Impressive ClergymanThe AlbinoValerieMiracle Max
Crew Rob ReinerWilliam Goldman
Related Media BookThe Princess Bride GameSoundtrack
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