What is the Highlander movie about?

What is the Highlander movie about?

Stando ad una antica leggenda, un certo numero di immortali, razza che sfida il tempo, è in circolazione nel mondo e anche a New York ce n'è uno, che fa l'antiquario: è Connor MacLeod, uno scozzese nato nel 1500. Highlander - L'ultimo immortale/Sinossi del film

Is Highlander a good movie?

Highlander is a quintessential 80's fantasy movie that has a great Queens soundtrack and great cinematography. There's also a great villainous performance from Clancy Brown as The Kurgan. Sean Connery is also good in a supporting role as MacLeod's mentor. ... After many years I watched again Highlander.

Is Highlander a true story?

It became the first draft of the screenplay for the 1986 film Highlander. ... In Highlander: Endgame, Connor MacLeod says, "In the days before memory, there were the immortals. We were with you then, and we are with you now... We are the seeds of legend, but our true origins are unknown.

Is Highlander film on Netflix?

Yes, Highlander is now available on British Netflix. It arrived for online streaming on .

What Highlander means?

1 : an inhabitant of a highland. 2 capitalized : an inhabitant of the Highlands of Scotland.

Did Highlander lose money?

Highlander enjoyed little success on its initial theatrical release, grossing over $12 million worldwide against a production budget of $19 million, and received mixed reviews. Nevertheless, it became a cult film and inspired film sequels and television spin-offs.

What was the best Highlander movie?

Ranking the Best 'Highlander' Franchise Movies

• 6) Highlander: The Source (2007)
• 5) Highlander 2: The Quickening (1991)
• 4) Highlander: The Final Dimension (1994)
• 3) Highlander: Endgame (2000)
• 2) Highlander: Search for Vengeance (2007)

Who is the most powerful immortal in Highlander?

1 Jacob Kell Of all the immortals that have come and gone, Jacob Kell is undoubtedly the deadliest. His centuries-long quest for vengeance against Connor MacLeod eventually spilled over into the modern day when he began targeting Duncan, as well.

Why was Highlander Cancelled?

The series was supposed to end after the fifth season, but the producers decided to renew the series for a sixth year so as to look for a new set up for a spin off series that would become Highlander: The Raven (1998). 'Duncan' was chosen as Adrian Paul's character's name at the last minute.

What is Highlander Netflix?

This paragon of modern action fantasy follows the story of Connor MacLeod, a member of a clan of immortals who've been battling for centuries. This cult classic starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery spawned several sequels and a TV series.

Who streams Highlander?

Highlander streaming: where to watch online? Currently you are able to watch "Highlander" streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV or for free with ads on Tubi TV, Popcornflix, VUDU Free, Peacock, Peacock Premium.

Why are they called Highlanders?

The Highlanders were created using inspiration from the Scottish settlers of 1848 who founded and named Dunedin (which was the old Gaelic name for Edinburgh). The name and image of the Highlander conjure up visions of fierce independence, pride in one's roots, loyalty, strength, kinship, honesty and hard work.

Do Highlanders still exist?

Nowadays there are more descendants from the Highlanders living outside Scotland than there are inside. The results of the clearances are still visible today if you drive through the empty Glens in the Highlands and most people still live in villages and towns near the coast.

Who is the most powerful Immortal in Highlander?

1 Jacob Kell Of all the immortals that have come and gone, Jacob Kell is undoubtedly the deadliest. His centuries-long quest for vengeance against Connor MacLeod eventually spilled over into the modern day when he began targeting Duncan, as well.

What is Highlanders accent?

Highland English (Scots: Hieland Inglis, Scottish Gaelic: Beurla na Gaidhealtachd) or Highland and Island English is the variety of Scottish English spoken by many in the Scottish Highlands and the Hebrides. It is more strongly influenced by Gaelic than other forms of Scottish English.

How much did Sean Connery make for Highlander?

He had a bet with director Russell Mulcahy that they would not finish in seven days, but Mulcahy won the bet. Connery earned $1 million for his week's work.

How many immortals are there in Highlander?

By the time Highlander: Endgame (the fourth film featuring both Connor and Duncan) rolled around, Connor had Duncan dead to rights on the kill count. It was revealed that he had whacked 262 immortals compared to 174 for Duncan. What about the quality of those kills?

What happens if a Highlander kills on holy ground?

There is some indication that an immortal may kill a passive immortal on holy ground with no negative repercussions, though this is almost entirely speculative (see the Sanctuary). There is a legend / rumor that prior to the eruption of Vesuvius, two immortals were battling in a temple of Apollo.

Who played Highlanders wife?

One stormy night, while Connor was absent, she was entertaining Ramirez. The keep was invaded by another Immortal, the Kurgan....Heather MacDonald.

Statistics
Status	Deceased, 1590, natural causes (old age)
Occupation	Housewife
Portrayed by	Beatie Edney

Who owns Highlander rights?

Summit Entertainment In 2008, Summit Entertainment bought the franchise's rights, with the intention to remake the original 1986 film. The writers Art Marcum and Matt Holloway and producer Peter Davis were attached to the project at one point.