THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE.

1985, New York City; Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert), who found out back in 1536 that he’s immortal and was trained by a Spanish swordsman (Sean Connery), faces a dangerous enemy (Clancy Brown).

Not much of a hit when it premiered, but this action-adventure gained a cult reputation. Moving swiftly between the present and flashbacks showing MacLeod’s budding relationship with his mentor (a charming Connery), the film is messy and silly, with a loud and boring villain.

Still, it has enough eye-catching moments.

1986-U.K.-U.S. 111 min. Color. Directed by Russell Mulcahy. Music: Michael Kamen. Songs: Queen (”Who Wants to Live Forever”, ”Princes of the Universe”). Cast: Christopher Lambert (Connor MacLeod), Sean Connery (Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez), Clancy Brown (The Kurgan), Roxanne Hart (Brenda Wyatt), Beatie Edney, Alan North… Celia Imrie. 

Trivia: Sting, David Bowie and Duran Duran were considered for the soundtrack. Followed by two sequels, starting with Highlander II: The Quickening (1991), and three TV series, one animated (1994-1996) and two live-action (Highlander in 1992-1998 and Highlander: The Raven in 1998-1999).