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Highlander

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
141K
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Highlander (1986)
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ActionAdventureFantasy

An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponent, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponent, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".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
    • Peter Bellwood
    • Larry Ferguson
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lambert
    • Sean Connery
    • Clancy Brown
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    141K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,484
    317
    • Director
      • Russell Mulcahy
    • Writers
      • Gregory Widen
      • Peter Bellwood
      • Larry Ferguson
    • Stars
      • Christopher Lambert
      • Sean Connery
      • Clancy Brown
    • 441User reviews
    • 145Critic reviews
    • 24Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos2

    Highlander: The Immortal Edition
    Trailer 0:31
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    'Highlander' | Anniversary Mashup
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    Photos413

    Christopher Lambert in Highlander (1986)
    Christopher Lambert in Highlander (1986)
    Clancy Brown in Highlander (1986)
    Clancy Brown and Christopher Lambert in Highlander (1986)
    Christopher Lambert in Highlander (1986)
    Christopher Lambert in Highlander (1986)
    Sean Connery and Christopher Lambert in Highlander (1986)
    Christopher Lambert in Highlander (1986)
    Christopher Lambert in Highlander (1986)
    Christopher Lambert in Highlander (1986)
    Highlander (1986)
    Sean Connery and Christopher Lambert in Highlander (1986)

    Top cast

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    Christopher Lambert
    Christopher Lambert
    • Connor MacLeod
    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Ramirez
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Kurgan
    Roxanne Hart
    Roxanne Hart
    • Brenda Wyatt
    Beatie Edney
    Beatie Edney
    • Heather
    • (as Beattie Edney)
    Alan North
    Alan North
    • Lt. Frank Moran
    Sheila Gish
    Sheila Gish
    • Rachel Ellenstein
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Det. Walter Bedsoe
    Hugh Quarshie
    Hugh Quarshie
    • Sunda Kastagir
    Christopher Malcolm
    Christopher Malcolm
    • Kirk Matunas
    Peter Diamond
    Peter Diamond
    • Iman Fasil
    Billy Hartman
    • Dugal MacLeod
    James Cosmo
    James Cosmo
    • Angus MacLeod
    Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie
    • Kate
    Alistair Findlay
    Alistair Findlay
    • Chief Murdoch
    Edward Wiley
    • Garfield
    James McKenna
    • Father Rainey
    John Cassady
    John Cassady
    • Kenny
    • Director
      • Russell Mulcahy
    • Writers
      • Gregory Widen
      • Peter Bellwood
      • Larry Ferguson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      All of Sean Connery's scenes had to be filmed in a week, due to Connery's schedule. He had a bet with director Russell Mulcahy that they would not finish in seven days, but Mulcahy won the bet. Connery earned $1 million for his week's work.
    • Goofs
      The MacLeod tartan they wear in the 16th century was in fact not adopted by the clan until 1910.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line by Ramirez, The Kurgan and Connor MacLeod]

      Connor MacLeod: There can be only one!

    • Alternate versions
      The French theatrical version of "Highlander" is mainly the same version as the US theatrical. It does add the World War II flashback but it also removes the interior shot of detective Bedsoe in his car while on a stakeout. This has been issued on 2-disc and 3-disc DVD sets in France with French dialog only.
    • Connections
      Edited into Highlander: The Final Dimension (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      A Kind Of Magic
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Queen

      Written by Roger Taylor

    User reviews441

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    "I have something to say... it's better to burn out than fade away".
    I think if this came out in the earlier half of the decade it would have been more successful financially. However, in Europe the film was a hit and it cemented it's cult status. Highlander has an original concept that immortals have been fighting each other for an eternity for "the prize", when only a few remain. The film looks great and was slickly shot with the triumphant music of Queen in the background. There is a good amount of action and Christopher Lambert has a good presence as the lead. He also had excellent chemistry with Sean Connery (who gave one of his most memorable performances). The best performance comes from Clancy Brown who is terrifying as barbarian immortal "The Kurgan". There is a whole lot of good swordfighting action to be had here, as well as quotable dialogue and occasional humor. Highlander was really well written and original fantasy action film. The sequels don't measure up to this at all. But this is a really unique and very good film that holds up well.
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    • Mar 14, 2022

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    FAQ33

    • If Nash defeats Fasil in Madison Square Gardens, why do the police keep saying Fasil's body was found in New Jersey?The Answer to the question is the body found in New Jersey was named Vaselek hence why the police ask have you ever been over to New Jersey Nash
    • When Connor sets off for his first battle, why is the cross on top of the church in the background on fire?
    • How did the ex-marine Kirk Matunas not die when the Kurgan stabbed him in the chest and lifted him off the ground?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 7, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dark Knight
    • Filming locations
      • Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
      • Davis-Panzer Productions
      • Highlander Productions Limited
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,900,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,453,021
      • Mar 9, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,900,712
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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