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The Princess Bride (1987)

Directed by Rob Reiner1h 39mPublished Apr 20, 2020Episode length 1h 54m
Episode 7 - The Princess Bride
AdventureFamilyFantasyComedyRomance

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Cary Elwes
Cary Elwes
Westley
Robin Wright
Robin Wright
The Princess Bride
Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin
Inigo Montoya
Chris Sarandon
Chris Sarandon
Prince Humperdinck
Christopher Guest
Christopher Guest
Count Rugen
Wallace Shawn
Wallace Shawn
Vizzini
André Roussimoff
André Roussimoff
Fezzik
Fred Savage
Fred Savage
The Grandson
Peter Falk
Peter Falk
The Grandfather
Peter Cook
Peter Cook
The Impressive Clergyman
Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner
Director
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Overview

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.

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A deeper dive than this on 'The Princess Bride'? INCONCEIVABLE! Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - as we let Grandpa Columbo regale us with the tale of Westley, Buttercup, Inigo, Fezzik & co. Join our special guests, Ellie & Georgia around the digital roundtable. It's a wish-filled 7th epis

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A deeper dive than this on 'The Princess Bride'?  INCONCEIVABLE!  Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - as we let Grandpa Columbo regale us with the tale of Westley, Buttercup, Inigo, Fezzik & co. Join our special guests, Ellie & Georgia around the digital roundtable. It's a wish-filled 7th episode as we consider:

  • What Mandy Patankin used as his motivation to play Inigo Montoya
  • Which actor thought he was being fired every time Rob Reiner shouted 'cut'
  • Who did Billy Crystal use as inspiration for the make-up on Miracle Max
  • Is The Princess Bride the Best Film Ever?