How Billy Crystal’s One Five-Minute Scene Nearly Derailed ‘The Princess Bride’ MEDIA Posted: September 30, 2015 1:59 amMandy Patinkin came away with a bruise, and for some takes Cary Elwes had to be replaced with a mannequin. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)