Highlander (1986)
Genre: Action / Fantasy
Duration: 116 minuten
Country:
United Kingdom
Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
Stars: Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown and Sean Connery
IMDb score:
7,0 (161.474)
Releasedate: 7 March 1986
Highlander plot
"There can be only one."
Born in the Highlands of Scotland in 1518, Connor Macleod is immortal. When he is wounded in battle and does not die, he is banished from his village. He meets another immortal, Ramirez, who teaches him swordsmanship and the ways of the immortal. Set in 1986 New York City is the location of the Gathering, where Macleod and a few remaining immortals must compete for The Prize, which will give you power on Earth forever.
Actors and actresses
Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
Brenda J. Wyatt
Victor 'The Kurgan' Kruger
Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez
Heather MacLeod
Lieutenant Frank Moran
Det. Walter Bedsoe
Rachel Ellenstein
Sunda Kastagir
Aman Fasil
Reviews & comments
mister blonde
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- 12766 messages
- 5986 votes
In a way I understand the appeal of this film (hence my three star rating), but what it was it was mediocre at many moments. Instantly outdated sfx, a misplaced soundtrack (although the music itself isn't bad of course), Lambert who can't act, a stupid elaboration of a potentially very nice story, poorly choreographed fight scenes and actually much more. There are some nice moments and the film has something that makes the time pass quickly. Curious what a strong(er) director would have done with this.
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Sergio Leone
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- 4501 messages
- 3182 votes
Mmm.
Kind of what I expected - in terms of level then. Not good, not really bad because of the guilty pleasure content. Anyway, I expected a different film in terms of tone and look. This is kind of Flash Gordon, but not that far-fetched.
The transitions are sometimes very strange - the film often looks awkward. So clumsy I wonder if maybe it was even meant to be.
Christopher Lambert is really a rag - Sean Connery as Spaniard (?!) is a lot more fun and I liked the bad guy too.
A must-see, anyway - I've missed it too long - but not necessarily for someone who wants to see something high-end.
2.5
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PCTERN
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- 259 messages
- 204 votes
For me Highlander is still one of the most beautiful cult gems from the 80s.
With of course the unforgettable music of Queen. This film came out 1 year after Bob Geldofs's Live Aid, Queen's absolute comeback. 'Who wants to live forever' still seems to be one of the most popular funeral songs.
Watched it again recently on youtube, and it was full again in a few moments.
Still a fantastic movie
Translated from Dutch · View originalPre- and sequels
Highlander: The Source
2007
Highlander: Endgame
2000
Highlander III: The Sorcerer
1994
Highlander II: The Quickening
1991
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