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Highlander (1986)

Connor MacLeod, born in 16th century Scotland, is one of a few immortals who can only be killed by beheading. Now, in 1985, the immortals who have survived their centuries-long secret war meet in New Yor for the "Gathering" to fight for the mysterious "Prize." It's up to MacLeod to make sure that the Prize does not fall into the hands of his enemy, Kurgan.

Highlander
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Action
Adventure
Fantasy
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Director
Russell Mulcahy
Release Date
March 7, 1986
Studio(s)
20th Century
Distributor(s)
20th Century
Cast
Christopher Lambert , Roxanne Hart , Clancy Brown , Sean Connery , Beatie Edney , Alan North
Writers
Gregory Widen , Peter Bellwood , Larry Ferguson
Runtime
116 minutes
Budget
$19 million

Summary

Connor MacLeod, born in 16th century Scotland, is one of a few immortals who can only be killed by beheading. Now, in 1985, the immortals who have survived their centuries-long secret war meet in New Yor for the "Gathering" to fight for the mysterious "Prize." It's up to MacLeod to make sure that the Prize does not fall into the hands of his enemy, Kurgan.

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