Cary Elwesscreen performanceCary Elwes plays Westley in The Princess Bride.
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Westley
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Westley in The Princess Bride (1987), played by Cary Elwes.
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Film guide · 1 film · 1987Main sequence runtime: 1h 39m
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1987 · 1h 39m
Portrayed by Cary Elwes · screen performanceCary Elwes is credited as Westley in The Princess Bride (1987).
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Screen credits: The Princess Bride (1987) — Cary Elwes as Westley.
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