Highlander
A 500 year old Scottish swordsman, currently residing in New York City, must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Released
- 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States, Netherlands
Details
Release year: 1986
Storyline
A 500 year old Scottish swordsman, currently residing in New York City, must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".
Top credits
Christopher Lambert ā Connor MacLeod
Sean Connery ā Ramirez
Clancy Brown ā Kurgan
Roxanne Hart ā Brenda Wyatt
Did you know
ā¢ Sir Sean Connery and Christopher Lambert got along so well during filming that they called each other by their characters' names even when they were not filming, and it was at Lambert's insistence that Connery and his character returned for Highlander II: The Quickening (1991).
ā¢ All of Sir 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.
ā¢ After filming the scene where The Kurgan confronts MacLeod in the church, Clancy Brown apologized to the Priest and nuns there for his character's dialogue, for fear that he had offended them.
Box Office
Gross (Domestic): $5,900,000
Opening Weekend (Domestic): $2,453,021 (1986-03-09)
User reviews
Largely panned by the critics, but surprisingly a good, ingenious sci-fi offering.
A Good Film Whose Reputation Has Been Dragged Down By Poor Sequels
critically panned but brilliant
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Dolby Stereo, 70 mm 6-Track
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Color
- Color
FAQ
- How long did Connor's wife actually live?
- 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?
