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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 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:

Don't lose your head 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:

(USA) See more »

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

Christopher Lambert had just barely learned to speak English when he took this role. The only other English-speaking film he had been in at that point was Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, in which he spoke only a few words. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The bagpipes seen in the 1500s are the wrong style. These are 'Regulation' pattern pipes, which only came into being about 1850, pipes from the time frame of the movie should be 'Chalice' pattern, ie, the top of the drone should look like a wine glass. See more »

Quotes

[Just before the MacLeod clan goes to war]
Kate: Angus, you'll keep him in one piece, ya hear?
Dugal MacLeod: And we all know what piece that is!
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Connections

Spoofed in Knight of the Living Dead (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Gimme the Prize (Kurgan's Theme)"
Performed by Queen
Written by Brian May See more »