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With the ultimate throw-down -- "There can be only one" -- Highlander captured the imaginations of fantasy fans seeking a well-executed swordplay epic, becoming a cult classic in the process. Connor MacLeod Christopher Lambert is one of a waning few survivors of a clan of immortals. The breed have been dueling each other for centuries in the quest to be the last one remaining, and hence achieve a supreme enlightenment that would be dangerous in the wrong hands. The immortals can only die by decapitation, so they ...
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Overview

With the ultimate throw-down -- "There can be only one" -- Highlander captured the imaginations of fantasy fans seeking a well-executed swordplay epic, becoming a cult classic in the process. Connor MacLeod Christopher Lambert is one of a waning few survivors of a clan of immortals. The breed have been dueling each other for centuries in the quest to be the last one remaining, and hence achieve a supreme enlightenment that would be dangerous in the wrong hands. The immortals can only die by decapitation, so they hunt each other over the centuries and across continents to meet for each decisive duel, which will bring one of them a step closer to ultimate power. In present-day America, the troubled hero MacLeod lives a brooding and lonely existence, having lost his true love centuries ago. The evil Kurgan Clancy Brown, an immortal who plans to use his power toward unspeakable ends, has fought MacLeod before but is still trying to finish him off. After emerging victorious from a parking garage skirmish with the third-to-last immortal, MacLeod knows that only Kurgan is left, and the two are on a collision path toward the inevitable. In the film's numerous flashbacks to the past, Sean Connery plays Ramirez, the immortal who first tutors MacLeod after the hero survives a mortal battle wound, prompting his fearful village to banish him. Roxanne Hart plays MacLeod's modern-day love interest, who tries to help him while struggling to believe his incredible story. The director's cut runs four minutes shorter. ~ Derek Armstrong
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Essentially a B-movie that found an audience, Highlander made less than six million dollars in its American theatrical release, ten million shy of its budget. But it developed enough of a word-of-mouth following on video to spawn three confused sequels, and deliver Christopher Lambert a career's worth of low-budget action vehicles. Although downright laughable in spots, Highlander won its audience on the basis of a giddy idea -- that life for these immortals is the ultimate game of Survivor, with beheadings determining the outcome instead of votes at the tribal council -- and film noir visuals that span centuries of narrative. Director Russell Mulcahy does a noteworthy job of blending the time periods, with visually ambitious segues in which shapes from one scene blend seamlessly into the next. What detracts from Highlander, making it a cult hit rather than a legitimate one, is the poor acting by everyone not named Sean Connery, and some pretty amateurish dialogue. Lambert has always been something of a hack, and Clancy Brown gives one of the more over-the-top portrayals of evil of his typecast career. Still, the duels are executed crisply enough, and the story has epic genre flair that's easy to get lost in. It's understandable why the movie was eventually beloved by teens and young adults, even beyond the Dungeons & Dragons set. However, as tightly resolved as it is, Highlander was just as predictably doomed in its attempt to support a franchise, resulting in a bunch of messy, self-contradicting sequels.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 1/1/1998
  • UPC: 017153589238
  • Original Release: 1986

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  • Source: Republic Pictures
  • Format: VHS

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Christopher Lambert Connor MacLeod
Roxanne Hart Brenda Wyatt
Clancy Brown Kurgan
Sean Connery Ramirez
Beatie Edney Heather
Alan North Lt. Frank Moran
Sheila Gish Rachel Ellenstein
Jon Polito Detective Walter Bedwoe
Peter Banks Priest
Ron Berglas Erik Powell
John Cassady Kenny
James Cosmo Angus MacLeod
Peter Diamond Fasil
Frank Dux Old Man in Car
Ed Wiley Garfield
Alistair Findley Chief Murdoch
Anthony Fusco Barman
Louis Guss Newsvendor
Billy Hartman Dugal MacLeod
Prince Howell Drunk in Hotel
Celia Imrie Kate
Damien Leake Tony
Christopher Malcolm Kirk Matunas
Anthony Mannino Boisterous Drunk
Ted Maynard Newscaster
James McKenna James/Father Rainey
Buckley Norris Derelict
Sion Tudor Owen Hotchkiss
Hugh Quarshie Sunda Kastagir
Nicola Ramsey Rachel as a Girl
Ian Reddinton Bassett
Waldo Roeg German Soldier
Corrinne Russell Candy
Gordon Sterne Dr. Willis Kenderly
Helena Stevens Old Woman in Car
Ian Tyler Lab Technician
Technical Credits
Russell Mulcahy Director
James Acheson Costumes/Costume Designer
Martin Atkinson Art Director
Peter Bellwood Screenwriter
Peter Brace Stunts
Andrew Bradford Stunts
Lois Burwell Makeup
Allan Cameron Production Designer
Peter S. Davis Producer
Diane Dimeo Casting
Sandra Exelby Makeup
Larry Ferguson Screenwriter
Gerry Fisher Cinematographer
Graham Freeborn Makeup
Martin Gutteridge Special Effects
David Lee Henry Screenwriter
Ilona Herman Makeup
Peter Honess Editor
Tim Hutchinson Art Director
Garth Inns Special Effects
Michael Kamen Score Composer
Graham Longhurst Special Effects
Bert Luxford Special Effects
Vic Magnotta Stunts
Michael McLean Casting
Douglas Milsome Camera Operator
E.C. Monell Executive Producer
Eva Monley Associate Producer
Eva Monley Associate Producer
William N. Panzer Producer
John H. Starke Associate Producer
David Tringham Asst. Director
Ian Whittaker Set Decoration/Design
Gregory Widen Original Story, Screenwriter
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Classic, Must See

    Not much to say other than if you don't own it, you should.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Highlander - the best

    Highlander was purchased as a replacement for my adult son's well-worn original copy. He says it's his favorite movie of all time. Now he can continue to watch it whenever the inclination strikes him to do so. He's happy with it. Thanks for bringing it back for availability.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    The one and only

    The first (and IMHO the only) Highlander Movie... There can only be one!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Nuns...no sense of humor...

    First, let's have some fun. Scottish Sean Connery plays an Egyptian playing a Spaniard, and French Christopher Lambert plays the Scot who winds up sounding like Peter Lorre. Now for why this movie stands up proudly as one of the coolest modern day fantasies. The world is populated by sword wielding immortals drawn to each other to do battle where the victor is the one to decapitate and draw power from the other. Awe-SOME. I'm ignorant of the basis or the names responsible for creating this concept, but I'm greatly appreciative of their efforts. Almost as much as I condemn them for allowing Highlander 2 to be put to film stock. Sean Connery is a wonderful, enigmatic, smarmy mentor to the under-appreciated and forever typecast Christopher Lambert's noviate into the grand combat of the immortals. Clancy Brown is the stuff that nightmares are made out of as the incredibly terrifying and cunning Kurgan, who has lines in villaindom. The soundtrack includes the dominating song Princes of the Universe by the ever cool Queen. B-Movie? Sure. Cult classic? I dare you to dispute it. And Highlander 2? Ignore it. Or attack it openly or in secret. I do both! The other movies and the tv series? Check 'em out, if you like. The series is what got me into the entire franchise.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Chistopher Lambert, Sean Connery, & Queen

    Great acting and great music, what more to you need.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This IS the one

    Not only is it the original story that defines this great movie as a classic, it is also the interaction of the characters, the cinematography, and the sound track by Queen. This movie should be seen by everyone.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A great movie

    Highlander is one of my favorite movies. The story line keeps you interested, the scenery is beautiful, the characters are very beleivable.Christopher Lambert gives an excellent performance but Sean Connery in this small but important role as his mentor is the best acting in the movie. You may find you like it better the second time you watch it because it takes a while to fully get the story. Also the music from Queen is excellent.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Sci Fi at it's best!!

    Yes, it's the best sci fi film ever!! With excellent visual effects, music, and a better than average cast...........what more can you ask for?

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Different Than I Origionally Thought

    I bought this movie a few years ago and watched it twice. I had to watch this movie twice before I totally understood it, although I totally enjoyed Queen's music, (whose music I enjoy any way) it made more sense the second time around. If you are patient enough and watch this movie at least twice, you will understand it. Sir Sean Connery is good looking and is a fine actor, (no wonder he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II!) I really enjoyed the movie after I figured out what was really going on in the movie.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A great original movie!!!

    A wild and adventurous film! I saw it first on the big screen where it can truly be appreciated. This movie must be seen on a big screen tv! Christopher Lambert gives a marvelous performance as a ''Highlander'' of humble scottish background. Sean Connery delivers excellently as a fellow immortal and his mentor. A must see movie and truly a classic in my book. The director also did superbly on a level rarely seen in today's movies. From the awesome scenery in Scotland to the busy city of New York, it kept me on the edge of my seat to the final climactic battle!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Not so good

    I thought this movie would be great but I was wrong. Confusing in some parts, I do not reecomend this movie. I would havve givin this movie 1 star, but Sean Cnnery's performance was good.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    there can be only one...highlander movie.

    There is only one true entertaining Highlander movie, this would be part 1. Part 2 is tolerable, part 3 is horrible, part 4 was rather good aside from the HORRIBLE acting. This film is entertaining up until the death of Sean Connery, after this, the film loses it's charisma. Excellent battle scenes, good overall. 4 stars.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    GREAT FILM,FANTASTIC SOUNDTRACK

    The first 'HIGHLANDER' film is the best,and the music of QUEEN helps to make it special.This original film has a good story that does not leave the viewer confused or bothered by sideline events or 'showing up' by cast.It follows a well written story and puts the ''past and present events'' together in a way that you can follow without any confusion.With the action scenes building up with help from the music of the great band QUEEN,there is a sense of great looks that don't take over the whole film like some others.Chistopher Lambert does a fantastic job as Connor McLeod and gives the character a face.This film was badly cut for US TV markets and even on the original video release,but IT'S ALL HERE ON THIS VERSION.This is the best of the four ''Highlaner'' films and is worth the price in every way.

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