André the Giant
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André René Roussimoff, known professionally as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Dubbed "the Eighth Wonder of the World", Roussimoff was known for his great size, which wa
André the Giant, 1973
André the Giant and Hillbilly Jim versus King Kong Bundy and Big John Studd in tag team match at Madison Square Garden in October 1985
André wrestling Bam Bam Bigelow in 1988
Roussimoff (right) was managed by Bobby Heenan (foreground) during parts of his feud with Hulk Hogan.
The Princess Bride
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The Princess Bride is a 1987 American fantasy-adventure-comedy film directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, André the Giant, Chris Sarandon, Chris
André the Giant
…a professional wrestler and as a pop culture icon." Outside of wrestling, Roussimoff is best known for appearing as Fezzik, the giant in the 1987 film The Princess Bride. André René Roussimoff was born on 19 May 1946 in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, to immigrants, Boris Roussimoff and Mariann Roussimoff Stoeff (née…
Theatrical release poster by John Alvin
Inigo Montoya's sword (left) crossed with the sword used by Count Rugen (right) in the duel at the castle; beside it, Count Rugen's six-fingered glove. At bottom is the prop sword used in Highlander: The Series.
Haddon Hall was used for the interior and exterior of Prince Humperdinck’s castle.
Robin Hood's Stride was the location for the fight between Westley and Fezzik.