![]() ![]() RATH: This is the last thing that you filmed, almost, because it was so complex.ĮLWES: Right. And they worked us every single day - I mean, if there was time between a take, even. PATINKIN: (As Inigo Montoya) You are using Bonetti's defense against me, huh?ĮLWES: (As Westley) I though it fitting, considering the rocky terrain.ĮLWES: He assigned to us two of the greatest sword trainers we could possibly get. RATH: And director Rob Reiner insisted that Elwes and Mandy Patinkin, who played Inigo Montoya, actually be in every frame of the scene, all while delivering that classic banter. ![]() The story called for the greatest sword fight in modern times. Of course, it's called "As You Wish." We started talking about his most difficult scene. Twenty-seven years after "The Princess Bride" hit theaters, he has a new book about the making of the film. RATH: Cary Elwes played young, sweet Westley. ![]() ROBIN WRIGHT: (As Buttercup) Oh, my sweet Westley, what have I done? MANDY PATINKIN: (As Inigo Montoya) Hello. PETER COOK: (As The Impressive Clergyman) Mawwiage - mawwiage is what bwings us together. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE PRINCESS BRIDE") How many movies can pull off being both earnest and ironic, both cynical and romantic and laugh-out-loud funny? I can only think of one - "The Princess Bride." For many of you, I know those lines are already running through your head. ![]()
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