Highlander is a 1986 fantasy action film directed by Russell Mulcahy and based on a story by Gregory Widen. It stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and Roxanne Hart. The film depicts the climax of an ages-old battle between immortal warriors, depicted through interwoven past and present day storylines. Despite having enjoyed little success in its initial U.S. release, the cult film launched Lambert to stardom and inspired a franchise that included film sequels, television spin-offs, and an upcoming remake. The film's tagline, "There can be only one," has carried on... throughout the franchise, as have the songs provided for the film by Queen. The film begins with a voiceover establishing the film as the story of the immortals fighting to the death for centuries. Connor Macleod , the Highlander, is at a wrestling match at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is confronted by another man in the parking garage and an exciting sword fight ensues between the two. Eventually Connor defeats the other man by decapitating him. When that happens a mysterious energy comes to Connor and destroys several cars around him. He hides his sword.
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| Release date: | January 1986 |
| Directed by: | Russell Mulcahy |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 116 Minutes |
| Producer: | Peter S. Davis, William N. Panzer |
| Editor: | Peter Honess |
| Music by: | Michael Kamen, Queen |
| Cinematography: | Gerry Fisher |
| Screenplay by: | Gregory Widen, Larry Ferguson, Peter Bellwood |
| Estimated budget: | $16,000,000 |
| Genre: | Fantasy, Science Fiction |