Andre the Giant Movies
Discovered in his late teens, André René Roussimoff made an international name for himself as professional wrestler André the Giant. Suffering from a condition that perpetuated the secretion of a growth hormone, André turned his 7' 4" frame and over 500-pound body weight into a considerable asset, and he soon became one of the most famous and successful performers in the profession. Benefiting from the sport's increased media exposure on TV and film, André's wrestling exploits with the World Wrestling Federation were recorded in numerous WWF documentaries throughout the 1980s, including the first six Wrestlemanias. Appearing sporadically in fiction films as well, André was best known for his performance as Fezzik, the mellow giant who becomes enmeshed in Cary Elwes' quest to reclaim Robin Wright's heart from the evil prince in Rob Reiner's popular comic fairy tale The Princess Bride (1987). André's last film appearance was in the low-budget comedy Trading Mom (1994); he died from a heart attack while in France to attend his father's funeral in 1993. ~ Lucia Bozzola, Rovi
Best of the Von Erichs contains some of the greatest matches featuring members of one of the first families of professional wrestling. The video offers Kevin, Kerry, Mike, and David taking on such famous opponents as Chris Adams, Gino Hernandez, Jimmy Garvin, Andre the Giant, and Jake "The Snake" Roberts. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- 1999
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The world of professional wrestling is peopled by giants of men and women whose names often reflect their size and girth or fierceness. Marketing and public relations play a big part in this multi-million-dollar entertainment industry, in which fan allegiance depends as much on image as skill. This program from the History Channel examines the history of wrestling and its evolution into today's televised spectacles. Interviews with wrestlers, fans, sports historians, and psychologists give the viewer an inside look at the phenomenon of modern pro wrestling. Archival film footage presents excerpts from some of the most exciting matches in the sport's history. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
- 1994
- PG
The Mommy Market originated as a fey satirical novel by Nancy Brelis. In the film version, Anna Chlumsky plays the oldest of three siblings who are fed up with their impossible mother (Sissy Spacek). Through methods too complicated to go into here, the kids are able to make Mom completely disappear. They then head to the local "Mommy Market" to select a new parent. Spacek returns to play three entirely different characters, an impressive chunk of versatility indeed. Far more impressive than the film itself, which suffers from lackluster direction (by Tia Brelis, daughter of author Nancy Brelis) and a threadbare budget. Test-marketed under its original title in 1992, The Mommy Market fell flat with audiences; it was reissued with alterations as Trading Mom in 1994, only to plunge into obscurity for a second time. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sissy Spacek, Anna Chlumsky, (more)
- 1988
This collection of great matches include Hogan and Savage against Andre and diBiase. ~ Rovi
- 1988
Beginning with 30 top wrestlers, this collection of bouts goes on until there is only one left! ~ Rovi
- 1988
This video features the first annual survivor series and features four elimination matches from Thanksgiving of 1987. ~ Rovi
- 1988
A collection of brutal matches from Thanksgiving of 1988 are featured here. ~ Rovi
- 1988
Compilation of clips of WWF professional wrestling matches featuring some of the superstars in four different countries, with commentary in each country's native language. ~ Rovi
- 1988
Compilation of clips of WWF professional wrestling matches featuring some of the superstars, including Hacksaw Jim Duggan and the Honky Tonk Man. ~ Rovi
- 1988
WWF: Wrestlemania IV takes viewers to the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, for a terrifying 1988 tournament featuring more than a dozen WWF megastars. Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, Ted DiBiase, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Ravishing Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Bam Bam Bigelow, and others pound the mat, and each other. ~ Betsy Boyd, Rovi
Based on William Goldman's novel of the same name, The Princess Bride is staged as a book read by grandfather (Peter Falk) to his ill grandson (Fred Savage). Falk's character assures a romance-weary Savage that the book has much more to deliver than a simpering love story, including but not limited to fencing, fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. Indeed, The Princess Bride offers a tongue-in-cheek fairy tale depicting stable boy-turned-pirate Westley's journey to rescue Buttercup (Robin Wright), his true love, away from the evil prince (Chris Sarandon), whom she had agreed to marry five years after learning of what she had believed to be news of Westley's death. With help from Prince Humperdinck's disgruntled former employee Miracle Max (Billy Crystal), swordsman Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), and a very large man named Fezzik (Andre the Giant), the star-crossed lovers are reunited. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Starring:
- Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, (more)
- 1987
This collection of four wrestling matches include the heaviest hulks from the WWF. ~ Rovi
In 1987, the world indoor attendance record for a WWF event was set when 93,173 people filled the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan to see WWF: Wrestlemania III. This video shows how Hulk Hogan pleased his fans by defeating legendary Hall of Famer Andre the Giant, while Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat defeated Randy Savage in a match that's still considered a major classic. Brutus Beefcake, Roddy Piper, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and Adrian Adonis also appeared and gave each match everything they had. ~ Elizabeth Smith, Rovi
- 1986
The caged ring is the highlight in this WWF collection. ~ Rovi
- 1986
More outrageous action from the world of wrestling. This collection highlights moments from the careers of stars like the British Bulldogs, Big John Studd, the Magnificent Muraco and the Wild Samoans. ~ Rovi
- 1986
See some of the best Grand Slams in this action video from the WWF. ~ Rovi
- 1986
Wrestlers from the WWF hall tear up the squared circle in this compilation of highlights from the big wrestling event. Featured wrestlers include Hulk Hogan, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Mr. T., Andre the Giant, William "Refrigerator" Perry and King Kong Bundy. Body slammin', bone-crushin', hair-raisin' fun ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1985
Wrestling takes center stage in this collection of great scenes. Cyndi Lauper puts in an appearance as a manager for Wendi Richter. ~ Rovi
- 1985
Compilation of clips from WWF professional wrestling matches featuring some of the superstars, including Bruno Sammartino and Big John Studd. ~ Rovi
Micki (Ann Reinking) is the wife of Rob (Dudley Moore), an airheaded TV talk show host. Maude (Amy Irving) is an attractive musician who is unaware of Micki's existence, and with whom Rob falls in love. Rob is a guy who can't say no, thus when Maude announces that she's pregnant, Rob obligingly marries her. Trouble is, he's still married to Micki who is also pregnant. To make matters worse, Rob's wives are due to give birth on the same day, forcing the double dealer to work doubly hard to keep both demanding women happy. Matters reach their comical climax when the Big Day arrives and Rob is expected to attend both births at the same time. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dudley Moore, Amy Irving, (more)
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