when neither actor knows how to sword fight

“I am not left-handed…” (nor, as it turned out, were they right)

For a scene described in the script as the “greatest sword fight in modern movies,” Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin had their work cut out for them. Months of fencing training went into shaping a duel that wasn’t about brutality, but respect, intelligence, and playful one-upmanship.

Join me as we look back at this unforgettable scene from The Princess Bride and celebrate why it remains one of the greatest sword fights ever filmed.

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This video essay contains clips and music from The Princess Bride, directed by Rob Reiner. All other complementary footage is taken from its Criterion Collection featurette and miscellaneous cast interviews.

All clips, music, and artwork are used under fair use for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education related to the film. This work does not claim ownership of copyrighted material. All rights are reserved by their respective owners.

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