| | | There can only be one.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, THX
Conner MacLeod is a Scot who should have died in 1536. But he belongs to a rare race of immortals that can only be killed when beheaded with a sword. Their destiny is to duel through history until the Gathering, when the remaining few will battle for supremacy. Macleod lives in peace for four centuries. Then his old enemy, the evil Kurgan, arrives to challenge him. With modern New York as their arena, the two time-scarred swordsmen square off. Only one can survive. And he will wield more power than any man ever dreamed existed. Starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, Highlander is a thrilling saga that rocks the screen with suspense and excitement. Now you can experience the power of Highlander like you've never seen or heard it before. This all-new restored and digitally remastered edition of the original saga is THX-Certified, and provides a stunning and dynamic visual and sound experience never before offered on DVD. In the end, there can be only one...and this is it!
"A truly heroic stomp through time and space..." Matt Ford, BBCi
"Spectacular battle and death scenes." VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever
Editor's Note
Russell Mulcahy's original saga of immortal Scotsman Connor Macleod, one of a race of immortals who can only be killed when beheaded with a sword. After living in peace for four centuries, he is challenged by an old enemy named Kurgan.During a fierce sword battle in the 1500s, Connor MacLeod, a simple Scotsman known as a poor fighter, is mortally wounded -- but he does not die. MacLeod learns from the mysterious Ramirez that he is of a race of immortals. These rare knights never age and never reproduce, they can only meet death by the blade of another of their kind. Leaping back and forth through the centuries, MacLeod once again meets the evil Kurgan who nearly killed him 500 years ago.
| Features | Scene Access | | 5x7 Poster Replica | | Theatrical Trailers | | Talent Bios | | Interactive Menus | | THX Certified | | Audio Commentary With Director Russell Mulcahy And Producers Peter S. Davis And William H. Panzer | | DVD-ROM Features | | Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16x9 TVs | | Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Digital Surround 2.0, 6.1 DTS-EX; French Dolby Surround 2.0 | | Restored And Digitially Remastered |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Anchor Bay |
| Release Date: 11/11/2008 |
| Running Time: 116 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1986 | | Catalog ID: 11431 | | UPC: 00013131143195 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
| Cast & Crew | Christopher Lambert | | Clancy Brown | | Roxanne Hart | | Sean Connery | | Gerry Fisher - Cinematographer | | James Acheson - Costume Designer | | Russell Mulcahy - Director | | Peter Honess - FIlm Editor | | Michael Kamen - Musical Score | | Queen - Musical Score | | William N. Panzer - Producer | | Peter S. Davis - Producer | | Alan Cameron - Production Designer | | Gregory Widen, et al. - Story By | | Gregory Widen, et al. - Writer |
| Memorable Quotes| "There can be only one!" ---- Connor MacLeod (CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT). |
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety
"...Entertaining....The picture is beautifully photographed....Outstanding special effects..." 03/12/1986Sight and Sound
"...[This] entertaining fantasy flits between centuries of film-making styles with abandon..." 06/01/2001 p.59 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  4 | | Plot |  5 | | Acting |  3 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 A Flawed Sci-Fi Classic Tuesday, September 26, 2006
A Viewer from Cleveland, OH
Highlander has always been a fantastic idea marred with flaws, but you can't help but love it. Each movie, and the TV show, has been a mix of a great idea and cheesy execution. Still, when you get down to it, the original movie is still a classic even if some of its elements deserve mocking. Christopher Lambert is definitely a little off in the lead role, but he is buoyed by a wonderfully bombastic performance by Sean Connery. Connery's presence, as well as the various ideas brought forth regarding the immortals living among us, is what makes this movie shine. If you enjoy it, you may wish to check out the third Highlander movie, but pay no mind to the existence of the sequel to this film. Was this review helpful?  
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