Highlander (1986)

1986's "Highlander" is an action / fantasy film directed by Russell Mulcahy. The film chronicles the struggle of immortal warriors who have lived through the centuries.

The main character of the movie, Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert), is a warrior born in 16th century Scotland who must be killed. However, he did not die and discovered immortality. MacLeod has faced many warriors over the centuries and has survived by killing them.

The film chronicles MacLeod's time in the modern world, especially in New York. He learns about the existence of other undead warriors and learns that the only way they can lose their immortality is to kill each other.

"Highlander" stands out among the popular action movies of the 80s. The soundtrack and cinematography of the film are particularly striking. The film has also become a cult classic, with many sequels, television series and comic book adaptations.

The plot of the 1986 movie Highlander tells the struggle of immortal warriors. The film begins with the main character Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) born in Scotland in the 16th century and not dying when he should have been killed. Connor discovers immortality and has survived by encountering and killing many warriors over the centuries.

The film takes place in modern times, especially in New York. Connor learns of the existence of other undead warriors and discovers that the only way they can lose their immortality is to kill each other. At the same time, another undead warrior, Kurgan (Clancy Brown), is after Connor and will do anything to kill him.

The movie progresses to Connor's final fight with Kurgan and is full of action-packed scenes. The movie also features scenes from Connor's past, so the audience learns how Connor became immortal and what he's been through over the centuries.

There is a lot of interesting information about the Highlander movie. Some are as follows;

• The movie was originally shot on a low budget. However, over time it turned into a cult classic and was a huge success at the box office.
• The movie's lead actor, Christopher Lambert, had to restrict his English pronunciation to portray a French-speaking Scottish warrior.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger was originally considered for the role of Kurgan, the main villain of the movie. However, Schwarzenegger had signed on for another movie and the role was given to Clancy Brown.
• The slogan "There can be only one" used in the movie is the most important rule of the undead warriors in the Highlander universe.
• The movie features the music of the band Queen. The band had worked exclusively on the soundtrack for the film, and the soundtrack for the film was a huge success.
• The Scotland scenes in the movie were shot at Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland. These scenes have become a tourist attraction and are frequented by Highlander fans.
• The film spawned a vast Highlander universe, with many sequels, television series, and comic book adaptations.

Director : Russell Mulcahy
Writers : Gregory Widen (story), Peter Bellwood (screenplay), Larry Ferguson (screenplay)
Director of Photography : Gerry Fisher
Music : Michael Kamen
Production : 1986 - USA / UK - 116 m.
Genre : Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science Fiction

CAST :

Christopher Lambert

Sean Connery

Clancy Brown

Roxanne Hart

Beatie Edney

Alan North