Humperdinck's sadistic henchman known for his six-fingered right hand. He oversees Westley's torture in the Pit of Despair and ambushes Inigo Montoya, but is ultimately killed by Inigo, fulfilling the swordsman's lifelong quest for vengeance.
The First Customer is the customer immediately attracted to Mushnik's Flower Shop after Audrey II is displayed. This visit demonstrates that the unusual plant can transform the failing business, beginning the commercial success that changes Seymour's circumstances and makes the plant increasingly important.
Heavy-hitting brute in the Commando Elite forces.
Russian tsar exhibit who wields a sword and causes trouble.
Beat officer responding to incidents.
Co-founder and guitarist/vocalist of Spinal Tap. Known for the 'up to eleven' amplifier and a cheese-grater guitar. Clashes with bandmate David over creative control and Jeanine's influence, but reconciles by the end of the first tour. Decades later, runs a cheese-and-guitar shop, reunites for a final concert, and survives a stage accident.
Lead guitarist and vocalist of Spinal Tap, known for his eccentric personality and eleven-volume amplifier.
A former associate who approaches the authorities to join Jesse's planned new gang. He negotiates with Detective Rixley, offering to assassinate Jesse James in exchange for $15,000. He participates in the dinner where Jesse is ambushed and killed, directly causing the gang's final end.
Harlan Pepper is an affable Southern businessman who owns a fishing-goods store and competes with a bloodhound raised within his family's long tradition of breeding hounds. Away from the competition, he pursues his dream of becoming a ventriloquist. After the show and a stay on a kibbutz, he performs a honky-tonk song-and-dance act for small audiences.
Corky is the eccentric director of Blaine’s community-theater musical, Red, White and Blaine. He recruits local residents, seeks funding from the city council, and persuades the cast to believe Broadway producer Mort Guffman may discover them. When Johnny quits, Corky takes over his roles; after Guffman never arrives, Corky eventually returns to New York and opens a novelty shop.
Member of the folk trio The Folksmen. Reunites with his bandmates after decades of separation to rehearse for the memorial concert.
Eric is Susan's boyfriend, whom she meets at a house party. Their relationship becomes strained when Susan insists on keeping her own apartment rather than moving in with him, making him part of the story's exploration of Susan's desire for romantic connection without surrendering her independence.
Christopher Guest has 105 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently This Is Spinal Tap Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, This Is Spinal Tap. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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