Inigo Montoya VS Count Tyrone Rugen

The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya fights the six-fingered man (a.k.a Count Tyrone Rugen)

[@Falcrist]

Patinkin said that when he stabbed Count Rugen as Inigo, it felt like he was killing the cancer that killed his father, and “for a moment, he was alive. And my fairy tale came true.” *Holy shit...*

[@utubeDaveutube]

In all film. In all scenes of vengeance. I have NEVER seen a more powerful acting performance than his delivery of....."I want my father back you son-of-a-bitch."

[@ZIONOMANIA]

Ja

[@WesleyALong]

Patinkin is one of the best actors out there, and he doesn't get nearly the credit he deserves. I've never seen him play a character where I didn't "feel" what his character was feeling. He is far better than the "A-list" actors of today.

[@anakeveney7186]

God, yes. I had lost my mom 7 years before the movie was finished, and I was chilled then!

[@iknowthatsright9710]

@@anakeveney7186 this scene played in my head for an entire year after i lost my father. it was like i was speaking to the universe

[@andrewbesso8519]

They toned it down a bit from the book. In the book, Inigo runs Rugen through three times: 2" above the heart, 2" below the heart, and 2" to the left of the heart. "Do you know what I am doing? I am cutting your heart out, because that is what you did to me when you killed my father." Rugen dies before Inigo makes the fourth thrust to finish the job.

[@robertleeluben]

It's well worth a read, it may be one of the greatest book to film adaptations of all time.

[@oldDNU]

The film version's pretty good too. Every wound he gives Rugen mirrors his own--the facial scars, one to the shoulder, one to the arm, and one to the belly.

[@AKarnold1010]

@Tyler Durden Come on man, have you seen how much violence pg13 movies get away with? This is kind of a kids movie though (even though it's still awesome as an adult) so I'm glad they tapered it down

[@russelllangworthy8855]

@@AKarnold1010 Well, the movie was from 1987. Not quite as violent as movies of today.

[@Artisan1979]

Andrew Besso I think the conclusion of Rambo: last blood shows how over the top that would have been on film LOL

[@thewestfire9729]

Considering that Rugen commissioned Domingo Montoya to make him the sword that Inigo used to kill him, you could say that Ruben created the means to his own end.

[@dtczyk8976]

Both literally and figuratively haha.

[@lordgenerias]

He created his own nemesis, and commissioned the blade said nemesis would one day use to end his too long life of causing pain and suffering. Evil: most of the time they fail, it's their own damn fault.

[@thewestfire9729]

@@lordgenerias it’s because evil doesn’t consider the ramifications of their actions. They believe that since they hold power, they’re always in the position of dominance and no one can stop them. It’s usually why the heroes that defeat them usually hail from humble origins or show up in rags to fight them while the evil wears fine clothing. Revenge is about the powerless rising up to defeat the powerful. It’s a story of hope and blood. Evil is overrated.

[@tatianalyulkin410]

The clowns always do. Just think of Magneto and Patrick Jane.

[@tatianalyulkin410]

@@thewestfire9729 Precisely. Remember when Dean Winchester and Cole were fighting and Cole asked if Dean remembered him? " Oh, yeah, you're that guy from that thing. " They never remember us or our loved ones that they had killed. But we remember them. That's why we'll win- time and time again.

[@biddle2944]

Imagine how terrifying that would be. This guy literally was just stabbed in the stomach and both arms, and he's still going. He's getting stronger, and he's somehow blocking everything you throw at him. He's literally an unstoppable force whose only goal is to kill you. That's so scary man.

[@skydragon3857]

i want to fight someone like that hmm

[@brdwthacgr2699]

you think you want to, until you do

[@jumpdashslashblock5345]

Inigo Montoya Remastered: You Killed My Father, Prepare to Die Edition

[@TheArtFortress]

@@jumpdashslashblock5345 i see what you did there

[@perrycarters3113]

Interestingly, it's the moments between the crossing of blades where Inigo's body begins to falter. It's as if the very act of a sword coming at him triggers his muscle memory and then once the fight truly begins, his injuries are forgotten as his teachings and instincts take over.

[@TheCoolProfessor]

"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." One of the most simplistic and brilliant lines in movie history.

[@jayferguson9968]

"I know."

[@guitaroso]

Also stolen by GOT?

[@jayferguson9968]

Ooh! I forgot. 'Huh?'

@@guitaroso you mean game of thots

[@philippaharris8951]

I knew that line long before I read the book or saw the film. I think I was five when I first heard it. Memories 🤔🤔😋😋

[@johnsmith-bi9nr]

I love how he ran...He's been looking for him for years, he'll chase his ass to the other side of the planet.

[@MrCh0o]

'Tis but a tactical retreat! I kinda was expecting him to hide right behind that corner, though

[@leftcoaster67]

Two of the best fake outs in movies. Where Rugen runs. And when the guy with the sword in Raiders, does all the fancy moves. Then Indy just shoots him.

[@damobeck1]

You can’t escape me shocker! I’ll chase you to the ends of the earth!

[@matthewnada913]

@@leftcoaster67 *FUN FACT:* Indy was supposed to fight him but Harrison Ford was sick with dysentery and insisted on just shooting him

[@Fadilanse]

"Greetings, here is my name, this is what happened to me, and this what I'm going to do."

[@hopekimber4771]

from, "lessons in ediquitte, chapter 1: introducing yourself" by Inigo Montoya

[@PeterDivine]

Montoya "hello, my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die." *Montoya instantly collapses dead* Tyrone: "Okay, well, that happened... _(what the fuck)_ "

[@spasjt]

People should make name tags like that for speed dating or something.

[@fadetoblack1026]

1. Polite greeting 2. Introduce yourself 3. Relevant personal link 4. Manage expectations

[@geraldfrost4710]

@@fadetoblack1026 Inigo Montoya: knows who he is, knows what you did, and knows what he's going to do about it. And he says "Hello".

[@ionlyfearphobophobia]

It's scenes like this that show how remarkable it is that The Princess Bride is satire of all the fantasy sword and sorcery romance films, yet somehow ended up becoming the best fantasy sword and sorcery romance film out there. As revenge scenes go, this has got to be one of the best.

[@mattyp-vq4lb]

Kinda like how Galaxy Quest was a satire of Star Trek shows, movies and their actors and yet it's one of the best Star Trek movies ever

[@RoundusMongus]

I’d say that’s because as a satire, it uses the tropes in the way they’re meant to be used and doesn’t bother trying to prove how it’s “different” and fully embraces itself.

[@1krani]

​@@RoundusMongus Then it's not a satire. Parody at best, but what exactly is it making fun of, then?

[@Svensk7119]

I agree. A great film.

[@flipflopzthreeonethree1873]

God the first time I saw this scene I was speechless. There will never be a line more impactful than "I want my father back, you son of a bitch". This movie is a masterpiece but Inigo's plotline will always be my favorite part.

[@devinbaird2470]

I watched that part over and over again and started tearing up. It's true that nothing in the world can replace someone you love.

[@KingBobXVI]

It's even more impactful when you know the actor's story. His real father had died of cancer and in the film he'd personified "the six fingered man" as the cancer that killed his father. When he said that line, he absolutely meant it. From the dvd commentary, the actor playing his opponent went to the fencing trainer after a rehearsal for this scene and told him he'd forget everything the fencer had taught him, and instead just focus on surviving the take, lol.

[@cendresaphoenix1974]

Nah in the book he Hits one he stabs him two above the heart two bellow the heart and one to the left then states " do you know what I'm doing? I'm cutting your heart out just like what you did to me when you killed my father".

[@Svensk7119]

I remember one of my drill sergeants. He would often put Hispanic recruits in the push-up position (the front-leaning-rest! Hooah!) and have them recite Inigo's signature line. Yet he could never remember inigo's first name. I was never dumb enough to correct him.

[@barrylyndon5552]

Throughout the whole movie there was virtually no graphic violence (Westley's torture was non visual) and the good guys remained almost completely untouched. Then suddenly Inigo freaking Montoya is stabbed deep in the gut (completely mortal wound back then) and has the muscles in his arms slashed, it looks like he took a shower in blood. It was so shocking. But seeing him power through and cause Rugen to break down in fear was so insanely satisfying. Maybe the best scene from the movie (and that's saying something it has like a dozen classic scenes.)

[@SteveLeicht1]

Well spoken. I would say one of the best revenge scenes in ANY movie.

[@mish375]

Makes it even more satisfying...Inigo realistically is injured and yet runs on adrenaline to avenge his father. You can't help but root for him.

[@merlynjep]

It was only a mostly mortal wound.

[@gspaulsson]

@@merlynjep of course, it always helps to have the screenwriter on your side.

[@mikeydeeznutz6158]

@@merlynjep i see what ya did there 😏

[@asmcint]

Ahh, that last line. "I want my father back, you son of a bitch". That line always hits me hard, because it just comes right out of the blue for a movie that's otherwise so very lighthearted. And I fucking love it.

[@PELEGMONEYMAN]

Ik I love this line! tho I feel it would of been used better in star wars, like u see Luke say this line a sec before he kills Darth Vader than Darth Vader is like "I'm your father" but then they can't tell anyone he is his father before Again I love the use of that line here as well

[@PandasPenguins]

PELEGMONEYMAN they couldnt have known about this line for starwars as A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi all were released before The Princess Bride came out.

[@PELEGMONEYMAN]

Chad Goodwin What'eve bro, I mean it could of been cool & I don't really follow movies releases so I didn't know

[@NarlepoaxIII]

***** And the movie came out in 1987. Even then, neither the book nor the movie were popular until the nineties.

[@EllieC130]

asmcint I saw it coming but still I was just like "Yeah, you ask him for everything Inigo. You get his hopes up just so he's shocked when you stab him."

[@keturahwilson3366]

"STOP SAYING THAT!" That line kills me every time.

[@vladimir-savage72]

"Hello my name is Inigo Montoya,you killed my father prepare to die!"

[@keturahwilson3366]

@@vladimir-savage72 😭😭😭😭 Stop saying that!

[@vladimir-savage72]

@@keturahwilson3366 HELLO MY NAME IS INIGO MANTOYA,YOU KILLED MY FATHER PREPARE TO DIE!" .. sorry I just had to do it in all caps since he raises his voice the last time he repeats his iconic line 😅

[@keturahwilson3366]

@@vladimir-savage72 STOP SAYING THAT!!!!

[@penismightier9278]

Guess who else it killed.

[@Lordofzeldafed]

1:44 love how the sword clashes are in tune with the music

[@cleftheart1969]

YES!!! I REMEMBER THAT SINCE I WAS A KID!!!

[@fisch37]

That is actually pretty common in older films. It gives the clashes more impact

[@icicle_ai]

The sword clashes aren't in tune with the music, the music is in tune with the sword clashes

[@AlmostLiveKaraoke]

"I WANT MY FATHER BACK, YOU SON OF A BITCH!" I have NEVER in my movie-going life experienced such an audience catharsis and cheering when Inigo said those words. It was - and IS - MAGNIFICENT.

[@dk2k1]

I love Rugen's smile when he figures out who Inigo is. It just screams sadism.

[@leftcoaster67]

It's a testament to how good of an Character actor Guest is. He can play almost any role. But damn is he good as bad guys. Or at least questionable character guys.

[@scottmatheson3346]

At least he didn't suffer from but for me it was Tuesday syndrome

[@evanbrown5306]

I love how Rugen becomes more sadistic as the years go on, first he killed a boy's father right in front his eyes. Second instead of killing the boy let him live but mark him for life another expect of his cruelty. Third anytime he has a chance of having a prisoner he fist heals them so they can suffer from his evil machines longer listening them scream for a mercy that will never come. Lastly he could have killed Inigo right then and there after the dagger throw, but first had to enjoy the fact the same boy wanted revenged and try for so long and failed in killing him. His Pride and his sick enjoyment of causing pain in others is his downfall and personally died to quickly for a villain like him.

[@DarthAverage]

I think Reugen already knew. There's a reason Reiner cut away from Inigo at 0:05 - Christopher Guest's facial reaction is _very_ subtle, but it is there nonetheless -- watch his eyes. He recognizes the name "Montoya" and realizes he's very likely about to get his ass handed to him (in tiny pieces). Otherwise, why would he run?

[@dk2k1]

@@DarthAverage I always thought that was just simple cowardice, but you do have a point.

[@amiefortman7220]

That moment when Inigo pulls his hand away from his stomach wound and gestures with blood still dripping from his hand when he says, "Offer me anything I ask for"... dude is absolutely fearless. It's like he's saying, "Go ahead--come at me again. See what happens, you bastard." It's such a great touch.

[@danielhaire6677]

Consider the version of his killing Ruben in the novel was even more brutal. He was running Ruben through consistently around the heart, slowly carving out Rubens heart just as Inigo's had been figuratively lost with his father.

[@raterus]

At the pearly gates: 6 Fingered Man: "I wasn't prepared to die!" St. Peter: "He tried to warn you!"

[@seanmessick9330]

He definitely didn’t get into heaven.

[@danielhaire6677]

@@seanmessick9330 Ruben was so bad that God wanted the personal pleasure of punting him into Hell.

[@oceanberserker]

@@seanmessick9330 Eh, St. Peter got his two bits in before he sent him downstairs.

[@Xenosthewatcher]

I don't think I've ever enjoyed an antagonist, getting his just desserts more than Count Rugen.

[@cyruscheng499]

Xenosthewatcher I want dessert

[@masontyler3237]

Xenosthewatcher likewise

[@mish375]

I think it's because the Count is such a terrible person being a sadist and all, that the audience can't help but root for Inigo to exact his vengence. Inigo may be a rogue; but he has a code he lives by. The Count does not and abuses his power. Just desserts served.

[@sandraj45617]

A close second is light dying by his own shinigami for me

[@MFM230]

Rob Roy was my favorite revenge duel.

[@ApexGale]

Inigo constantly repeating himself and standing up with more and more strength really shook the count. He staggers a bit at the start but after that, Inigo's stance is poised and upright. Compare that to the Count who starts to lose that composure when the man who should be dying somehow refuses to go down. By the end Inigo has a perfect read on the Count. Notice how he doesn't even look at the Count's sword hand at the end - he understands exactly Count's movement and stops his arm before the slash can come down completely

[@DrMaquisapa]

There are a few Easter eggs in this scene for people who have read the book. It makes the scene even more brilliant when you know those. In the book, Inigo is learning from a Scottish fencer who asks him what he would do if he got his stomach cut open. He is taught to stuff his fist into the wound to hold his intestines in. I don’t think the wound is that bad here, but the stomach hold is clearly a reference!

[@AdamBarkerThe]

Such an amazing fight. Makes me tingle with that last line.

[@spiritgirl41192]

1:55-1:58 Holy crap, I like how the music is matched up to the sword strikes!

[@planetol]

+spiritgirl41192 Yes, the great Mark Knopfler. He's a genius. I first saw the movie because he wrote the soundtrack.

[@jalarasstudios414]

That's one of my favorite moments in the fight!

[@virgelflores8455]

it gave me chills

[@geraldfrost4710]

@@planetol saw the movie the first time because I'd read the book. In the theater! One of the few movies that were as good as the book, or better. "To the pain!" is one of the other great scenes...

[@davejohn3600]

Count Rugen is one of the more under appreciated villains. Perhaps he's a tad over shadowed by Inigo but he's a perfect bad guy. On a scale of one to ten, he goes up to eleven.

[@gatekeepingwarlock9604]

Dave John I understood that reference.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Dave John ISWYDT

[@ashanark5782]

But NOT TO FIFTY!

[@marvintrujillo2647]

Of course. ..Humperdink was the main villian or antagonist. ...Rugen was just his right hand man...Westley an Inigo combined could have easily killed also Humperdink but opted not....

[@mish375]

@@marvintrujillo2647 I think the point of leaving Humperdink alive was to force him to live out a long life with his shame being dishonoured.. Rugen, being a sadist, had no honour to take. Inigo technically saved others who might have been tortured by Rugen in his own quest for revenge.

[@AnvilPro100]

Possibly the greatest subplot in any movie

[@DPFW1]

Such a great scene. I love how during Inigo's rally the 6 fingered man is using full body swings, then there's Inigo just batting them away almost like they're more annoying than threatening. Like a Grand Master fighting a third day novice.

[@BaufenBeast]

I like how his fight with Wesley makes the viewer doubt his skills to a degree, but then this scene comes along to show how even heavily wounded, Inigo makes this fight look effortless. The 4 guys he kills beforehand were apparently supposed to be the top swordsmen in the country.

[@itsjustme1020]

I love this part because most hero revenge archs end with 'nothing can bring my loved one back so theres no point killing you' but with Inigo his arch ends in 'nothing can bring my loved one back and so nothing can save you'

[@r0bw00d]

"He's dead? But this is supposed to be a children's movie!" ----Rizzo the rat, _Muppet Treasure Island_

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

r0bw00d and Gonzo shakes his head in disappointment

[@zurgnut]

Muppet Christmas Carol......

[@r0bw00d]

@@zurgnut No.

[@geraldfrost4710]

It is a children's movie. Children need to know that the monster can be killed. That, and the true theme of the movie is, "Life's not fair".

[@r0bw00d]

@@geraldfrost4710 Congratulations on not being smart enough to get the joke.

[@shrews12001]

The music sync at 1:55 is so simple but it's hype as Hell. You just feel the come back starting.

[@hunterlord101]

Several years ago in High School, I was given this book as a reading assignment. From the cover, it looked like a romance novel that I'd quickly grow bored of. I didn't imagine I'd end up adoring the book and binge-read it over the course of two evenings.

[@JamesQMurphy]

In a way, you were like Fred Savage’s character. “A kissing book?”

[@spencervance8484]

Honestly? This is the only movie I can think of that in my opinion is better than the book

[@Wesley_Peter_Redmond]

One of the best parts is even though Inigo would definitely bleed to death from all those wounds, he stayed alive. Instead of having a tender death moment where he says goodbye to Fezzik and stuff he lives! Because THAT is a happy ending. This movie did everything right.

[@kuurocks]

Back when you could say "You son of a bitch" in a movie and still get a PG rating. Love this movie

[@DBM013]

Looks at Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness and goes, what's a rating anymore these days 🤔 😆 Rated PG*ish Could easily be 14+/R rated lol 😆 😂 🤣 😅 🤷

[@peterward2275]

That Iine: "I want my Father back, you S.O.B". Man, that's a real tear-jerker right there.

[@MRJK87.]

2:42 This scene speaks to EVERYONE who lost their father, me included.

[@1110631]

Inigo: "Sorry father, I tried." Father: "Do, or do not. There is no try." Inigo: "HELLO, MY NAME IS INIGO MONTOYA. YOU KILLED MY FATHER, PREPARE TO DIE." Count Rugen: "Oh shit."

[@FarmersAreCool]

Did you rip off a muppet ?

[@1110631]

@@FarmersAreCool Perhaps I was inspired by a particular muppet. But I wouldn't say I ripped him off.

[@FarmersAreCool]

@@1110631 BE care lest you invoke the wrath of the muppafia.

[@jeffwood8109]

Well it's better than "Good, good. Let the hate flow through you..."

[@84raizen84]

Good job my padawan xD

[@AKarnold1010]

I love how he is badly wounded but when it comes to sword play he is so trained and prepared that he is like a zombie

[@aleksandryoung2213]

Has to be one of the best revenge scenes in movie history next to either Rob Roy or The Last Of The Mohicans.

[@GMovieSeeker]

Don't forget the legendary Once upon a time the West. (Haven't watched it? You should)

[@tatianalyulkin410]

Not as good as the final confrontation between Red John and Patrick Jane.

[@pchwang]

This made me realize how much film Oberyn is based off of Inigo Montoya.

[@CalifScots]

If I was Mandy Patinkin I think I would have ‘acquired’ that sword when filming ended and had it framed as a constant reminder to never give up the fight.

[@geoffreysorkin5774]

The reason why Snake is wearing his outfit from Escape from New York at the beginning of Escape from LA is because on the first day of filming, Kurt Russell told John Carpenter that he still had it in his closet.

[@themanformerlyknownascomme777]

Pretty sure he did get to keep it

[@Phentari]

@@themanformerlyknownascomme777, if he did, he loaned it out from time to time. It's the sword Top Dollar uses to kill Gideon in The Crow.

[@matthewkuchinski1769]

I will always love Count Rugen's face when he hears the last words "I want my father back, you son of a bitch!" It is only too late that Rugen understands that Inigo cannot be bought to spare his life, as Inigo wants the one thing Rugen can never give Inigo, that of the life of his father.

[@lordadamant8182]

How did I only just now realize that Inigo mirrored every wound the 6 fingered man had given him, albeit out of order.

[@1rotzy]

The words that gave him strength to get to this moment, gives him strength to overcome the pain to achieve his revenge. Beautiful.

[@tomblah]

For a movie that doesnt' take itself all that seriously, it has a massive amount of epic scenes.

[@tatianapellegrinelli]

Imagine being so single-mindedly bent on avenging your murdered father that you very first words upon realising that you are going to die are "Sorry, father."

[@visioncore4473]

This is a battle of Pure skill vs. skill. the 6- figured man realized the moment he crossed swords with the spaniard that his skills where clearly no match for the mastery brought on by the obsession for vengeance! When all the cheap tricks fail the only thing remaining is pure karma.

[@hartzy7425]

That parry at 1:54 looks and sounds so strong. I love that specific moment in the choreography every time I see it.

[@TwinDragonStudios]

One of my favorite bits of behind the scenes stories: Mandy Patinkin took the role of Inigo as a way to morn his own father who died of cancer before filming started. He felt a kinship to Inigo and saw it as if he was battling the cancer that took his own father. On the day of the shooting of this fight scene, Mandy kind of snapped. Everything from 2:22 to the point where Count Rugen hits the table was NOT in the script. Mandy kept saying the line over and over even though he wasn't supposed to and went hole hog on the attack. The fear that you see in the eyes of Christopher Guest (Count Rugen) is real. He truly thought that Mandy was about to kill him.

[@malafakka8530]

I probably had the luck to experience The Princess Bride in one of the best possible ways. I didn't know anything about the movie and I had never heard of it. Therefore I had no expectations, which is something that sometimes hinders me from enjoying a movie. So one day I wake up, turn on the tv, see Peter Falk and it got me curious what movie that was. I didn't expect much and kept watching. At first I thought it would be some silly and forgetable movie, but the more I watched the more I couldn't believe how utterly entertaining it was. I soon bought a copy of it to watch it with my niece. I was happy that she liked it as much as me and to this day we sometimes quote the movie (as probably many other people do). I just love it because it is so wonderfully entertaining.

[@fenrirunshackled4319]

If you look at how this is choreographed it is made clear count Rugen is an utterly terrible fencer, his moves are telegraphed and imprecise.

[@RyuSensei42]

You don't have to be good to kill an old man and scar a child. Just just have to be good to get away with it.

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

One question the movie didn’t answer; how did Inigo get his father’s sword from Rugen? He demanded the sword, killed Domingo over it, slashed Inigo, and just left it?

[@SarSaraneth]

@@VivaLaDnDLogs One assumes that the sword wasn't present. Kept in Domingo's workshop, perhaps.

[@mrrex3689]

DTOM Rugen let Inigo keep the sword

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

@@SarSaraneth It just seems odd. "He slave a year before he was done.... I Six-Finger Man *demanded* it, but at 1/10th his original price. My father refused. Without a word, the Six-Finger Man slash him through the heart." One would think Rugen was looking at the sword, or maybe I'm just assuming. Thoughts?

[@robertpardinas4939]

"Have you been chasing me your whole life only to fail now? I think that's the worst thing I've ever heard. How marvelous." - The sass that reinvigorated Inigo.

[@John-doe955]

One of the most bad ass movie scenes ever, and it’s in a comedy.

[@harrietamidala1691]

I remember catching this scene on television when I was younger and I was shocked and stunned when Inigo was stabbed. The blood spilled in this fight did scare me a bit.

[@thewestfire9729]

Just imagine if when they shot this they had Inigo decide to use his left hand to humiliate Rugen further.

[@zurgnut]

Humiliating yes, but Inigo had spent 20 years searching for the sob , he had no times for games.

[@dashiesbbgurl]

What this guy said^^

[@PieEater]

"You killed my father prepare to die" Count:"no I am your father"

[@bibanez135]

"Hello, I am person. You killed my before-person, prepare to not-person."

[@emperorconstantine1.361]

That kind about wanting his father back was therapeutic for the actor. His father had recently died of cancer and during this scene he said it felt like he was fighting that same cancer. So that line was extra meaningful for him.

[@DragonAssassN7]

"I want my father back, you son of a bitch."

[@austinhaynes6420]

I die everytime I see Rugen run away the first time lol this film is a masterpiece.

[@CheshireCat-cm1si]

"Hey, what's your favorite line in 'The Princess Bride'?" Person #1: "Inconceivable!" Person #2: "Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." Me: "I want my father back, you son of a b****".

[@Ashainm]

"Oh? You just wanted your father back? Well I have him in the room nex-aaand there's a sword in my gut."

[@Kruppt808]

the music when he blocks the attacks is one of my favorite parts

[@mando3164]

This movie was absolutely fantastic

[@noahbawdy3395]

Iñigo Montoya is so compelling. You can't help but root for him.

[@stewroo]

Does anyone get the feeling Pedro Pascal studied this performance when portraying Oberyn Martell? Right down to the phrasing on "you killed my."

[@devinbaird2470]

Big time! And everyone expected an Inigo Montoya style story which is why what happens is so shocking. The Mountain said "This aint no Princess Bride!"

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

One of the best parts of this is that they don't downplay Inigo's injury. Your boy just got a knife in him, he is bleeding out. He's barely conscious and acting on pure muscle memory. All his movements are sluggish except for his sword arm. It's only once the adrenaline starts pumping that he's fully awake and fighting.

[@TheDunnDusted]

Arya as she kills Cersei Lanister: "Hello. I am Arya Stark. You Killed my father prepare to die." "I'll give you gold." "Give me Winterfell." "You can have it." "Give me your titles." "All yours, anything, just name it!" "I want my Father back you Bitch!"

[@Fadilanse]

+Dunne N' dusted Bitch indeed

[@JnEricsonx]

I would have reworked that, though it doesn't quite work as, "I want my family back you bitch!" Even though Sansa, Bran, and Jon are still alive.

[@ricktheman5647]

In this scene Count Rugen represents demons and Inigo represents a man who's been haunted by demons his entire life. He's finally fighting the demon, but the demon won't fight fair. When Inigo starts repeating the father line it's like his prayer that gives him strength to keep fighting, that's why Count Rugen yells "STOP SAYING THAT" because it causes the demon pain to be righteously resisted. Once he gets the upper hand on the demon he starts offering money and power, anything he can do to get him back under his control; at the same time still trying to kill him. When he finally shoves the sword in and kills the count that's him finally freeing himself from the demon that's haunted him his entire life.

[@Sgt_Glory]

That's a very poetic way of looking at the scene. And also a powerful allegory for so many of our struggles throughout life.

[@jamuga60]

Or he kill his dad............................................................and he got revenge.

[@bkray26]

PC- My swasbuckler rogue chases after the 6 fingered man. DM - He ambushes you - has advantage on sneak attack, shit rolls a natural 20 for double damage... PC - It's reduced me to zero health. DM - Well this is awkward. PC - Hang on, I took a level as fighter, I'm using second wind. Shit I rolled a 1 which gives me 2 Hit Points. DM - Guess you'll be using your defensive duelist feat quite a bit then....

[@jeremytung1632]

This whole movie feels like a D&D campaign, a good one where everyone lets rule of cool/funny rule the day.

[@redmondpeters6221]

Mandy Patinkin. A brilliant actor. Love this scene.

[@cavemanjoe79]

Never underestimate a child’s love for their father.

[@mlo009]

Inigo's adrenaline must be going on overdrive. Such determination, and was stronger as the fight continues.

[@shalicha8891]

This is one of the most and fact at the best revenge story of a movie of all time,

[@jameshedrick4490]

This scene is perfection. The way he parries each thrust to hit his shoulders instead of his heart. The way he delivers each wound Rugen ever inflicted in him. The final line and execution of revenge. True writing and cinematic perfection.

[@EllieC130]

l laughed so hard when the Count ran off but then Inigo got stabbed and I'm like "COME ON INIGO GET UP MAN! GET UP AND KILL HIM! INIGO!"

[@daili1436]

Same!!!

[@dashiesbbgurl]

"He's getting away from me fezzik pleaseeeee!" 🤣

[@Redturtletank02333]

The "I want my father back you son of a bitch" is so heart breaking to me. He asks for everything and more, knowing that none of it would bring his father back, and kills rugen knowing it won't bring him back, but it would stop some other little boy from losing his father.

[@TheHopSays]

Christopher Guest said that Mandy Patinkin was so deep in character in this scene that he was genuinely concerned that Patinkin was going to literally kill him.

[@hustlerbojenkins2543]

2:35 Love his acting right here, its so good considering the backstory of how he felt he was killing the cancer that took his father.

[@temporalwake157]

I think that's the worst thing I ever heard, how marvelous.

[@tsar389]

I remember this part being far more brutal in book, like Indigo makes two slashes on the side of Rugens's chest, stabs him and takes out his still beating heart, crushing it or something

[@LethePhlegethon]

Inigo starts to cut out Rugen's heart, and then Rugen falls dead of fear. "It was glorious, if you liked that kind of thing. Inigo loved it."

[@tsar389]

@@LethePhlegethon thank you

[@RealD8]

"Anything you want" ... ...but he can't deliver

[@AlexGordonMusic]

If that last line doesn’t slay you, you have no soul

[@jonathanruano4973]

The 19 people who dislike this clip are relatives of Count Rugen. I thought I would just put that out there.

[@siobhanreid3304]

It's 80 now. It mum be Prince Humperdink and his men!

[@UnstableEcho]

Perfect movies come very few and far between. This movie is one of them.

[@crosleysparty]

Have you seen our Princess Bride remake with kids? A four year old plays Inigo Montoya really well!

[@lordgenerias]

Stabbed in the gut, and he manages the strength to pull the dagger out, stand up, and slowly regain his strength. Stabbed in both arms, he gets up and starts fighting back. Adrenaline and sheer determination can let you shrug off some serious injuries, but he went from standing on Death's front porch to overwhelming Count Rugen, terrifying a man who revels in causing pain and suffering to others. Rage is one *hell* of an anesthetic. Adrenaline does a good job of telling the body "look, we may be dying, but as long as the heart is still going, it's my job to get us capable of either getting to safety or removing the threat, so shut the hell up, get the hell up, and do something, damn it!"

[@tatianalyulkin410]

I'm pretty sure his dead father played a part too.

[@lordgenerias]

@@tatianalyulkin410 That's where the rage and determination start from. Indignation over losing the most important person in his life gave him the determination to see justice done. Rage built up for many years, so in the moment where he thinks he has failed at the last hurdle, that rage out a fire and Inigo was able to ignore the wound that should have killed him. A case of "man literally too angry to die".

[@tatianalyulkin410]

@@lordgenerias So you don't believe in the supernatural. I like your " earthy " explanation a lot. So let's agree to disagree. 😀

[@lordgenerias]

@@tatianalyulkin410 I wouldn't say I don't believe in it. More that I think Inigo wasn't quite dead and just willed himself back to fighting shape through pure directed anger. I mean, in this movie we have a chocolate coated pill that induced a miracle to bring another man back from near death. Magic is a thing, but so is being so thoroughly pissed off that a Spaniard pushed Death aside and said "No, you're taking this eleven fingered bastard to hell tonight, not me".

[@tatianalyulkin410]

@@lordgenerias There was an itsy bitsy part ( blink- and you'll miss it ) when it seemed like the blade was moving almost by itself. Like it wasn't Inigo wielding the blade but THE BLADE protecting Inigo. Like his father's spirit was buying Inigo those precious minutes to realize that he still has a chance.

[@MajoradeMayhem]

To be fair to the Count, I would 100% run away as well.

[@myrealname2022]

The great thing about this, the passion is that the actors father passed away from cancer right before filming started. So he basically goes after the six fingered man like he was his fathers cancer. He said it actually was very therapeutic in his mourning to exact a certain kind of vengeance. Makes Inigo a much greater character if you will.

[@0daniel_leinad0]

Best movie of the 80s

[@JnEricsonx]

One of the best movie of the 80s. Cause that's a LONG damn list.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Jon Ericson 1st date movie I saw with the girl I eventually married (and, years later, divorced, lol).

[@LauritaTellado]

I'm curious-- who's here after Mandy Patinkin's super-emotional video this week? OMG. 😢

[@robborto]

I like how the villain wasn’t spared for the sake of some sort of forgiveness scene like most movies

[@ereynolds72]

You know what, actually most if any of you won’t care. But for 14 months I’ve been battling some terrible sicknesses, my doctor even said I’ve been knocking on deaths door at least 4 times. The pain has been, indescribable. At times, morphine, opioids and the such barely took the edge off. I am starting to recover now, hopefully, but the pain, and the fatigue from lack of ability to move, is truly kicking my butt. And watching this scene I think the wonderful actor captures overwhelming pain with determination so well. Getting up while sweaty and such determination just to slouch again, and again, but eventually the pain of hitting the wall just doesn’t match the pain of standing. I’m not saying I lost my father to a madman, nor am I saying I survived a sword fight while stabbed. I am saying however, there’s something beautifully resonant in watching him struggle through pain to get his goal. Sometimes my goal is just going to pee while my body burns in pain, or forcing myself to eat while my stomach rejects any and all food, trying to summit my stairs while my legs literally buckle. My name isn’t inigio Montoya, I don’t want my father back, nor do I wish death upon anyone. But I do have a name. And I want my life back, and I do want this illness to cease existing.

[@iamsherlocked345]

I get it .. I’ve had head pain for 2 years … and had brain surgery 4 months ago. I would totally have my condition go away this way completely.

[@ollyvr8026]

so did that kids grandpa really red him that last line?

[@patrickmcmanigal7952]

Usually, you get "Revenge isn't the answer." This was satisfying for everyone involved.

[@onichan9710]

I want to be in the theater watching this movie for the very first time sharing this moment with the audience.

[@azizabdul8914]

When the Darius succesfully stacks five blood stacks but you kept going anyway and finishes him off with an Auto Attack.

[@russbilzing5348]

This is, perhaps, the best role I have seen him play and I have seen many.

[@AKarnold1010]

Nothing quite like a righteous revenge glory kill in movies

[@jaykdos9521]

"Good heavens! Are you still trying to win? You've got an overdeveloped sense of vengeance. Its going to get you into trouble someday." One of my favourite villain quotes.

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

I love how he makes him beg for mercy and try to bargain for his life, and then just kills him anyway. So he didn't even die with his dignity.

[@bluemars7718]

0:13 so anticlimactic

[@laurenherb3899]

Maybe, but it’s also funny because the anticlimax is so unexpected

[@jeremytung1632]

And a few scenes later we still get the big sword fight we were waiting for.