The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes reflects on how his role in 1980s cult classic changed his life


by Daily Mail

Daily Mail— Cary Elwes credits the fantasy adventure comedy film The Princess Bride (1987), for which he played Westley, as being the big breakthrough role of his career.

People—The Princess Bride's Cary Elwes Says He 'Hit the Jackpot' with the '80s Cult Classic: 'It's Inconceivable' (Exclusive). Cary Elwes tells PEOPLE that he 'hit the jackpot' with his role in 'The Princess Bride.' Elwes starred in the iconic 1987 fantasy film as Westley.

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