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Andre The Giant’s Epic 16-Second Fart Halts ‘The Princess Bride’ Production

Back in 1987, on the set of the iconic film ‘The Princess Bride’, a memorable incident occurred when Andre the Giant unleashed a colossal 16-second fart that brought the entire production to a halt.

Throughout the filming process that spanned about a month and a half, the bond among the cast and crew deepened significantly.

Actor Elwes fondly recollected those times, highlighting the constant presence of laughter on the set.

Describing the camaraderie, he shared how director Rob Reiner assumed the role of a father figure for the group, organizing dinners, fostering game nights, and encouraging various social gatherings.

The tight-knit atmosphere was evident from the very beginning, as Elwes reminisced on the day when wrestler Andre the Giant, portraying Fezzik in the movie, disrupted proceedings with his noteworthy flatulence.

The reverberations of his 16-second emission could reportedly be heard far and wide, prompting amusement rather than annoyance.

Amidst the unexpected interruption, it was Reiner who broke the silence, humorously checking in