You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous is, ‘Never get involved in a land war in Asia’ but only slightly less well-known is this: ‘Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!’

The Princess Bride

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Vietnam War

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Vizzini

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Wallace Shawn

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The Princess Bride

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Film

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Comedy (film) Fantasy (film) Comedy Fantasy

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English

Time

1987 1980s 20th century

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The Princess Bride. Directed by Rob Reiner, Act III Communications/Buttercup Films/The Princess Bride Ltd., 1987.

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