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.
Biography[]
True Love[]
Dread Pirate Roberts[]
Reunion with Buttercup[]
Mostly Dead[]
Rescuing Buttercup[]
Other Media[]
The Princess Bride Game[]
Home Movie: The Princess Bride[]
Behind the Scenes[]
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.
Appearances[]
- The Princess Bride (first appearance)
- The Princess Bride Game
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride – "Chapter One: As You Wish"
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride – "Chapter Three: The Cliffs of Insanity"
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride – "Chapter Four: Battle of the Wits"
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride – "Chapter Five: Life Is Pain"
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride – "Chapter Six: The Fire Swamp"
- Home Movie: The Princess Bride – "Chapter Ten: To the Pain!"
- Pinball FX (archive audio)
Cast | Cary Elwes • Mandy Patinkin • Chris Sarandon • Christopher Guest • Wallace Shawn • André the Giant • Fred Savage • Robin Wright • Peter Falk • Peter Cook • Mel Smith • Carol Kane • Billy Crystal | |
Characters | Westley • Inigo Montoya • Prince Humperdinck • Count Tyrone Rugen • Vizzini • Fezzik • The Grandson • Buttercup • The Grandfather • The Impressive Clergyman • The Albino • Valerie • Miracle Max | |
Crew | Rob Reiner • William Goldman | |
Related Media | Book • The Princess Bride Game • Soundtrack |