The Gathering

Episode aired Oct 3, 1992
TV-14
49m

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7.3/10

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Adrian Paul and Alexandra Vandernoot in Highlander (1992)

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Immortal Duncan MacLeod leaves tranquility when kinsman Connor returns and evil Immortal Slan Quince challenges him to a battle.Immortal Duncan MacLeod leaves tranquility when kinsman Connor returns and evil Immortal Slan Quince challenges him to a battle.Immortal Duncan MacLeod leaves tranquility when kinsman Connor returns and evil Immortal Slan Quince challenges him to a battle.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

487

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Featured review

7/10

movie version does exist

I have the 98 Minute long movie version of this episode on VHS. It was made into an actual movie and was intended to be Highlander 3.

I had no idea it actually existed, and it took a bit of digging around on google to even find mention of it. The version I found was manufactured by Hemdale Home Video INC. and is dated 1993.

It's good to see another Highlander movie out there, even if it's on an all but extinct format.

My guess is they produced this as an unedited, extended version for fans and collectors, as it would likely not have been released on television in this length.

Definitely worth a watch if you can ever get your hands on it.

Trivia
The pilot episode, "The Gathering", was originally intended as the third "Highlander" sequel, a TV-movie with a two-hour running time. Eventually, the budget was too low and Christopher Lambert didn't agree to star until late on in production, so the idea was scrapped and the episode was edited down to an hour.

Goofs
When Duncan first senses Richie, he reaches under the couch for his sword. As he pulls it out, the light clearly shines on the polished surface of the blade. In the very next angled shot, Duncan sits up and is holding the sword which is now still in its sheath.

Quotes
Connor MacLeod: As long as I can remember knowing you, you've had all the fun and most of the good women.
Duncan 'Mac: Lately.
Connor MacLeod: Lately?
Duncan 'Mac: That's what I said.
Connor MacLeod: What are you talking about?
Duncan 'Mac: Well, I seem to remember that girl in London. The red head. Healthy girl.
Connor MacLeod: Come on. That was nearly one hundred and sixty years ago.
Duncan 'Mac: That's what I said. Lately.