Highlander (1986)
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Fresh: 20 | Rotten: 10
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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
Mar 7, 1986 Wide
Mar 15, 2000
20th Century Fox
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Cast
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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 -
Ron Berglas
Erik Powell -
Anthony Fusco
Barman -
Louis Guss
Newsvendor -
Damien Leake
Tony -
Christopher Malcolm
Kirk Matunas -
Anthony Mannino
Boisterous Drunk -
Buckley Norris
Derelict -
Hugh Quarshie
Sunda Kastagir -
Gordon Sterne
Dr. Willis Kenderly -
Ian Tyler
Lab Technician -
Ed Wiley
Garfield -
Peter Diamond
Fasil -
Billy Hartman
Dugal MacLeod -
James Cosmo
Angus MacLeod -
Peter Banks
Priest -
John Allen Cassady
Kenny -
Frank Dux
Old Man in Car -
Alistair Findley
Chief Murdoch -
Prince Howell
Drunk in Hotel -
Celia Imrie
Kate -
Ted Maynard
Newscaster -
Sion Tudor Owen
Hotchkiss -
Nicola Ramsey
Rachel as a Girl -
Ian Reddinton
Bassett -
Waldo Roeg
German Soldier -
Corrinne Russell
Candy -
Helena Stevens
Old Woman in Car -
James McKenna
James/Father Rainey
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All Critics (31) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (14) | DVD (30)
Lambert, with his beetle brow, broken nose, and vaguely crossed eyes, remains an amiable oddball presence, and Sean Connery radiates charm and nobility in a bit as an elder immortal who shows Lambert the rules of the game.
It's a lot of utterly preposterous fun, even if it doesn't quite hang together.
Since none of the characters makes sense even on the movie's own terms, Highlander keeps on exploding for almost two hours, with nothing at stake.
A bit clumsy in spots, but Highlander is a thoroughly entertaining action-fantasy picture.
Very violent, time-tripping immortality fantasy.
OK fantasy adventure film that has achieved cult status to many.
Connery, on the other hand, is a welcome sight. It is director Russell Mulcahy's style that doesn't work here.
Don't go in expecting too much and you should be ok.
Highlander's plot is one of the most original ever filmed.
Great concept + sharp-edged weapons + Connery = enduring fantasy classic.
Audience Reviews for Highlander
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- Kurgan: I have something to say. It's better to burn out, than to fade away.
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- Ramirez: You have the manners of a goat. And you smell like a dung-heap!
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- Connor MacLeod: This Fasil was so upset about the lousy wrestling tonight, that he went down to the garage and in a fit of depression cut off his *own* head!
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- Connor MacLeod: I don't like boats and I don't like water. I'm a man, not a fish!
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- Kurgan: There can be only one!
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Latest News on Highlander
December 3, 2012:
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Exits Highlander RemakeThe dreaded "creative differences" strike again.
June 27, 2012:
Ryan Reynolds Confirmed for New HighlanderReynolds lands the starring role in another franchise-in-waiting.
September 12, 2011:
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo in Talks for Highlander RemakeHe could replace Justin Lin in the director's chair for the long-gestating project.
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