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Poll: The Father of 'The Princess Bride'

A poll by yrnej
IMDb is saddened to announce the death of celebrated screenwriter and author William Goldman, at the age of 87. Goldman, the brother of Oscar-winning author James Goldman, is best known for his many classic screenplays, including Oscar-winners Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and All the President's Men (1976), but he also wrote some plays and 25 books, including novels, non-fiction and memoirs. His highly-recommended non-fiction books and memoirs are of particular interest to fans and scholars as they tell both juicy, behind-the-scenes stories and give practical advice on screenwriting.

Which of Mr. Goldman's beloved and award-winning films do you consider the greatest?

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Results of 393 votes:

  1. 1.

    The Princess Bride (1987)

     
    Adapted from his own novel, #213 on IMDb's Top Rated Movies list
  2. 2.

    Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

     
    Oscar-winning original screenplay, #216 on IMDb's Top Rated Movies list
  3. 3.

    All the President's Men (1976)

     
    Oscar-winning screenplay adapted from the book by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
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