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Highlander (1986)

15 116 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:

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

Marc Singer was the original choice for the role of Conner Macleod. But he turned it down due to scheduling conflicts. Mickey Rourke was also offered the role but turned it down. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: The face of Christopher Lambert's stunt double is clearly visible for several seconds when MacLeod slides down the wire during the rooftop fight. See more »

Quotes

Tony the Hotdog Vendor: [as Tony reads a newspaper headlined: Headhunter-3, Cops-Zero] Hey Moran! Have you read what it says in here?
Lieutenant Frank Moran: You kiddin' Tony? You know cops can't read.
Tony the Hotdog Vendor: [Teasingly to Moran] What does 'INCOMPETENT' mean?
Lieutenant Frank Moran: [Speaking to Detective Bedsoe] That mayor, he calls me at 2 o'clock in the morning! I mean I don't even answer the phone anymore!
Tony the Hotdog Vendor: Hey! What does 'BAFFLED' mean? Hee hee hee hee! Ha ha ha ha!
[Moran and Bledsoe give Tony an irritated look]
Tony the Hotdog Vendor: .
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Connections

Referenced in "New Amsterdam: Golden Boy (#1.2)" (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"A Kind Of Magic"
Performed by Queen
Written by Roger Taylor See more »