The actor who plays Inigo in The Princess Bride film; he does not feature in the original novel. According to Goldman, he was essential to getting Andre the Giant prepared to play the role of Fezzik and even slapped Andre when he wouldn't say his lines fast enough. He attends a script reading that Goldman details in the introduction to the 25th anniversary edition.
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Mandy Patinkin Character Timeline in The Princess Bride
The timeline below shows where the character Mandy Patinkin appears in The Princess Bride. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Introduction to the 25th Anniversary Edition
...Goldman attends the first script reading in London. Everyone is there: Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin , and Andre the Giant. Getting Andre was a struggle; at that time, Andre was...
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At the reading in London, things go smoothly. After lunch, Andre and Mandy Patinkin rehearse some of their scenes and Andre recites his lines very slowly. Finally, Mandy slaps...
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