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Highlander (1986)

R 116 min  -  Action | Fantasy  -   7 March 1986 (USA)
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An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponent, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".

Director:

Russell Mulcahy

Writers:

Gregory Widen (story), Gregory Widen (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Highlander -- A Scottish immortal (Christopher Lambert) fights with other immortals to gain the prize of being "the One". Highlander -- HV Post
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Lambert ...
Roxanne Hart ...
Clancy Brown ...
Sean Connery ...
Beatie Edney Beatie Edney ...
Alan North Alan North ...
Jon Polito ...
Sheila Gish Sheila Gish ...
Hugh Quarshie Hugh Quarshie ...
Christopher Malcolm ...
Peter Diamond Peter Diamond ...
Billy Hartman Billy Hartman ...
James Cosmo ...
Celia Imrie ...
Alistair Findlay Alistair Findlay ...
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Storyline

Born in the Highlands of Scotland in 1518, Connor Macleod is immortal. When he is wounded in battle but does not die, he is banished from his village. He meets another like himself, Ramirez, who teaches him swordsmanship--the only way to kill another immortal is to take his head--and the ways of the immortals. Modern-day New York is the location of "The Gathering," where Connor and the few remaining immortals must battle to the last for "The Prize." Written by Jeff Hansen <jmh@umich.edu>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Immortal | Swordsman | Battle | Village | New York City  | See more »

Taglines:

He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal. See more »

Genres:

Action | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong action violence, a scene of sexuality and some language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Los inmortales See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,453,021 (USA) (9 March 1986)

Gross:

$12,885,193 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (theatrical version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby  | 70 mm 6-Track

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The opening shot sweeping through the stadium was accomplished using a computerized system that held the camera on four wires. The system was invented by the inventor of the Steadicam stabilizing camera system, Garrett Brown. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: We see bagpipes with three drones in the 1500s; the long third drone was added after 1700. See more »

Quotes

Connor MacLeod: I don't like boats. I don't like water. I'm a man not a fish.
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Connections

Spoofed in "The Simpsons: Take My Wife, Sleaze (#11.8)" (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"Princes of the Universe"
Performed by Queen
Written by Freddie Mercury See more »