Westley
Westley is listed as Protagonist. Buttercup's true love, a farm boy turned pirate. In the parsed data, Westley is connected to 24 scenes, 76 dialogue lines, 90 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
24 scenes / 76 dialogue lines50Scenes
12Characters
86Pages
8Dialogue samples
Save the Cat beat sheet
The Princess Bride Save the Cat analysis
A bedridden Kid is read The Princess Bride by his grandfather, introducing a swashbuckling tale of true love and daring rescue.
Open full beat sheetKey characters
Buttercup
Buttercup is listed as Protagonist. A beautiful woman, initially a farm girl, later a princess. In the parsed data, Buttercup is connected to 23 scenes, 42 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
23 scenes / 42 dialogue linesFezzik
Fezzik is listed as Supporting. A gentle giant with immense strength. In the parsed data, Fezzik is connected to 17 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
17 scenes / 5 dialogue linesPrince Humperdinck
Prince Humperdinck is listed as Antagonist. The powerful, ambitious Prince of Florin. In the parsed data, Prince Humperdinck is connected to 16 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
16 scenes / 26 dialogue linesInigo Montoya
Inigo Montoya is listed as Supporting. A master fencer seeking revenge for his father's murder. In the parsed data, Inigo Montoya is connected to 16 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
16 scenes / 15 dialogue linesCount Rugen
Count Rugen is listed as Antagonist. Humperdinck's right-hand man, sadistic, has six fingers on his right hand. In the parsed data, Count Rugen is connected to 13 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
13 scenes / 7 dialogue linesGrandfather
Grandfather is listed as Narrator. An elderly man who reads the story to his grandson. In the parsed data, Grandfather is connected to 8 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
8 scenes / 13 dialogue linesThe Kid
The Kid is listed as Listener. A young boy, sick in bed, initially skeptical of the story. In the parsed data, The Kid is connected to 7 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
7 scenes / 10 dialogue linesVizzini
Vizzini is listed as Antagonist. A small, arrogant criminal mastermind. In the parsed data, Vizzini is connected to 6 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
6 scenes / 10 dialogue linesValerie
Valerie is listed as Supporting. Miracle Max's wife. In the parsed data, Valerie is connected to 3 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
3 scenes / 5 dialogue linesMiracle Max
Miracle Max is listed as Supporting. A retired miracle worker. In the parsed data, Miracle Max is connected to 3 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.
3 scenes / 4 dialogue linesMother
Mother is listed as Supporting. The Kid's mother. In the parsed data, Mother is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. INT. The Kid's Bedroom - DAY
The Kid is sick in bed playing a video game. His mother enters to check on him and announces his grandfather is visiting.
The Kid, Mother -
2. INT. The Kid's Bedroom - DAY
Grandfather enters, pinches the Kid's cheek, and offers to read him a book.
The Kid, Grandfather, Mother -
3. EXT. Buttercup's Farm - DAY
Buttercup orders Westley around, and he responds with 'As you wish'.
Buttercup, Westley -
4. EXT. Florin Castle Courtyard - DAY
Prince Humperdinck announces his upcoming marriage to the people.
Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen -
5. EXT. Woodlands - DUSK
Buttercup is kidnapped by Vizzini, Inigo, and Fezzik.
Buttercup, Vizzini, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik -
6. EXT. Cliffs of Insanity - DAWN
The kidnappers climb the cliffs while the Man in Black pursues them.
Buttercup, Westley, Vizzini, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik -
7. EXT. Cliffs of Insanity - DAY
Vizzini and his group discuss the Man in Black climbing the cliffs; Inigo insists on a fair duel.
Vizzini, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik, Buttercup -
8. EXT. Cliffs of Insanity - DAY
Inigo and the Man in Black meet and duel.
Inigo Montoya, Westley -
9. EXT. Mountain Path - DAY
Vizzini instructs Fezzik to ambush the Man in Black.
Vizzini, Fezzik, Buttercup -
10. EXT. Mountain Path - DAY
The Man in Black fights Fezzik.
Westley, Fezzik -
11. EXT. Mountain Path - DAY
Prince Humperdinck tracks the group.
Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen -
12. EXT. Mountain Path - DAY
The Man in Black challenges Vizzini to a battle of wits.
Westley, Vizzini, Buttercup -
13. EXT. Mountain Path - DAY
Vizzini and the Man in Black engage in a battle of wits involving poisoned wine.
Vizzini, Westley -
14. EXT. Mountain Path - DAY
Prince Humperdinck discovers Vizzini's body and tracks the kidnapper.
Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen -
15. EXT. Wild Terrain - DAY
The Man in Black and Buttercup argue about her love for Humperdinck.
Westley, Buttercup -
16. EXT. Ravine Edge - DAY
Buttercup confronts the Man in Black and pushes him into the ravine.
Westley, Buttercup -
17. EXT. Ravine Floor - DAY
Buttercup and Westley reunite.
Westley, Buttercup -
18. INT. Kid's Bedroom - DAY
The Kid complains about the kissing scene.
The Kid, Grandfather -
19. EXT. Fire Swamp - DAY
Westley and Buttercup navigate the dangers of the Fire Swamp.
Westley, Buttercup -
20. EXT. Fire Swamp Edge - DUSK
Humperdinck captures Westley and Buttercup.
Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen, Westley, Buttercup -
21. INT. Pit of Despair - UNKNOWN
Westley is imprisoned in the Pit of Despair.
Westley, Valerie -
22. INT. Florin Castle - UNKNOWN
Humperdinck and Rugen discuss Buttercup's sadness.
Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen, Buttercup -
23. INT. Florin Castle Corridor - DAY
Buttercup wanders through the castle, observed by Humperdinck and Rugen.
Buttercup, Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen -
24. INT. Florin Castle - NIGHT
The Grandfather reads about the King's death and the wedding.
Grandfather -
25. EXT. Main Square of Florin Castle - DAY
Buttercup is presented as Queen, but The Kid interrupts the reading.
The Kid, Grandfather, Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen -
26. INT. The Kid's Room - DAY
The Kid argues with the Grandfather about the story's fairness.
The Kid, Grandfather -
27. EXT. Main Square of Florin Castle - DAY
Humperdinck presents Buttercup as Queen; she is booed by an ancient woman.
Buttercup, Prince Humperdinck -
28. INT. Buttercup's Bedroom - NIGHT
Buttercup wakes from a nightmare and confronts Humperdinck.
Buttercup, Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen -
29. EXT. Grove of Trees - DAY
Humperdinck and Rugen discuss their plans to murder Buttercup.
Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen -
30. INT. Pit of Despair - DAY
Rugen tortures Westley with The Machine.
Westley, Count Rugen -
31. INT. Prince Humperdinck's Chambers - DAY
Humperdinck orders Yellin to empty the Thieves' Forest.
Buttercup, Prince Humperdinck -
32. EXT. Thieves' Forest - DAY
The Brute Squad clears the forest; Inigo and Fezzik reunite.
Inigo Montoya, Fezzik -
33. INT. Alehouse - DAY
Fezzik revives Inigo and they decide to find the Man in Black.
Inigo Montoya, Fezzik -
34. INT. Prince Humperdinck's Chambers - DAY
Buttercup confronts Humperdinck about his lies.
Buttercup, Prince Humperdinck -
35. INT. Pit of Despair - DAY
Humperdinck turns The Machine to maximum power, killing Westley.
Westley, Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen -
36. EXT. Thieves' Forest - DAY
Inigo and Fezzik hear Westley's scream and find the entrance to the Pit.
Inigo Montoya, Fezzik -
37. INT. Pit of Despair - DAY
Inigo and Fezzik find Westley dead.
Westley, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik -
38. INT. The Kid's Room - DAY
The Kid and Grandfather argue about the story's ending.
The Kid, Grandfather -
39. INT. Miracle Max's Hovel - DUSK
Inigo and Fezzik seek a miracle from Max.
Inigo Montoya, Fezzik, Miracle Max -
40. INT. Miracle Max's Workshop - DAY
Inigo and Fezzik bring the mostly dead Westley to Miracle Max to be revived.
Inigo Montoya, Fezzik, Westley, Miracle Max, Valerie -
41. INT. Miracle Max's Workshop - DAY
Max and Valerie prepare the miracle pill.
Miracle Max, Valerie, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik, Westley -
42. EXT. Castle Wall - DAY
Inigo and Fezzik prepare to storm the castle with the recovering Westley.
Inigo Montoya, Fezzik, Westley -
43. INT. Castle Chapel - DAY
Buttercup and Humperdinck's wedding ceremony begins.
Buttercup, Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen -
44. EXT. Castle Gate - DAY
Fezzik and Inigo create a distraction to enter the castle.
Fezzik, Inigo Montoya, Westley -
45. INT. Castle Corridor - DAY
Inigo confronts Count Rugen.
Inigo Montoya, Count Rugen, Fezzik, Westley -
46. INT. Honeymoon Suite - DAY
Westley and Buttercup reunite.
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47. INT. Honeymoon Suite - NIGHT
Westley confronts Humperdinck, threatening him with 'to the pain' until Humperdinck surrenders.
Buttercup, Westley, Prince Humperdinck -
48. INT. Honeymoon Suite - NIGHT
Inigo enters and reunites with the group, followed by Fezzik arriving with horses.
Buttercup, Westley, Prince Humperdinck, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik -
49. EXT. Countryside - NIGHT
The group rides to freedom.
Buttercup, Westley, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik -
50. INT. The Kid's Bedroom - NIGHT
Grandfather finishes reading the story to The Kid.
The Kid, Grandfather
Dialogue examples
Well, Roberts had grown so rich, he wanted to retire. So he took me to his cabin and told me his secret. 'I am not the Dread Pirate Roberts,' he said. 'My name is Ryan. I inherited this ship from the previous Dread Pirate Roberts, just as you will inherit it from me. The man I inherited it from was not the real Dread Pirate Roberts, either. His name was Cummerbund. The real Roberts has been retired fifteen years and living like a king in Patagonia.' Then he explained the name was the important thing for inspiring the necessary fear. You see, no one would surrender to the Dread Pirate Westley.
You've beaten my giant, which means you're exceptionally strong. So, you could have put the poison in your own goblet, trusting on your strength to save you. So I can clearly not choose the wine in front of you. But, you've also bested my Spaniard which means you must have studied. And in studying, you must have learned that man is mortal so you would have put the poison as far from yourself as possible, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me.
Oh, I know. The people are quite taken with her. It's odd, but when I hired Vizzini to have her murdered on our engagement day, I thought that was clever. But it's going to be so much more moving when I strangle her on our wedding night. Once Guilder is blamed, the nation will be truly outraged. They'll demand we go to war.
Beautiful, isn't it? It took me half a lifetime to invent it. I'm sure you've discovered my deep and abiding interest in pain. At present I'm writing the definitive work on the subject. So I want you to be totally honest with me on how The Machine makes you feel.
Ah, there you are. Inigo, I saw the Prince's stables, and there they were, four white horses. And I thought, there are four of us, if we ever find the lad -- hello, lad -- so I took them with me, in case we ever bumped into each other. I guess we just did.
My people ... a month from now, our country will have its 500th anniversary. On that sundown, I shall marry a lady who was once a commoner like yourselves -- but perhaps you will not find her common now. Would you like to meet her?
Someday, you may not mind so much. Skip on to the Fire Swamp -- that sounded good. Oh. You're sick, I'll humor you. So now, where were we here? Yeah, yeah, yeah. Ah. Oh. Okay. Westley and Buttercup raced along the ravine floor.
Faithfulness he talked of, madam. Your enduring faithfulness. Now, tell me truly. When you found out he was gone, did you get engaged to your prince that same hour, or did you wait a whole week out of respect for the dead?
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