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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Graphic Violence, Nudity, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Adult Language Movie Release: 1986 DVD Release: 04/16/2002 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 56 mins Studio: Anchor Bay Members Wishing: 0 Genres: Fantasy, Sword-and-Sorcery, Fantasy Adventure See Also: Highlander [Director's Cut], Highlander [Immortal Edition], Highlander [Director's Cut], Highlander

With the ultimate throw-down, "There can be only one," Highlander captured the imaginations of fantasy fans seeking a well-executed swordplay epic, becoming a cult classic in the process. Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) is one of a waning few survivors of a clan of immortals. The breed have been dueling each other for centuries in the quest to be the last one remaining, and hence achieve a supreme enlightenment that would be dangerous in the wrong hands. The immortals can only die by decapitation, so they hunt each other through time and across continents to meet for each decisive duel, which will bring one of them a step closer to ultimate power. In present-day America, the troubled hero MacLeod lives a brooding and lonely existence, having lost his true love centuries ago. The evil Kurgan (Clancy Brown), an immortal who plans to use his power toward unspeakable ends, has fought MacLeod before but is still trying to finish him off. After emerging victorious from a parking garage skirmish with the third-to-last immortal, MacLeod knows that only Kurgan is left, and the two are on a collision path toward the inevitable. In the film's numerous flashbacks to the past, Sean Connery plays Ramirez, the immortal who first tutors MacLeod after the hero survives a mortal battle wound, prompting his fearful village to banish him. Roxanne Hart plays MacLeod's modern-day love interest, who tries to help him while struggling to believe his incredible story. The director's cut runs four minutes shorter. ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide

Christopher Lambert - Connor MacLeod
Roxanne Hart - Brenda Wyatt
Clancy Brown - Kurgan
Sean Connery - Ramirez
Beatie Edney - Heather

There can only be one, and for DVD fans it may as well be Anchor Bay's "Immortal DVD Edition" of the sci-fi action classic Highlander. This 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer appears solid and well-produced, though small imperfections (including dirt and edge enhancement) tend to show up during the viewing. However, this transfer is miles above Anchor Bay's previous DVD edition from 2000. The audio is presented in two newly created DTS 5.1 and Dolby 5.1 Surround soundtracks. Each of these soundtracks feature a new barrage of directional effects that sometimes sound manipulated, though often work well in the confines of the film. All aspects of these soundtracks are free and clear of excessive hiss or distortion. Also included on this disc is a Dolby 2.0 Surround soundtrack in French as well as English closed captioning. The extra features on this edition of Highlander start with a commentary track by director Russell Mulcahy and producers William N. Panzer and Peter S. Davis. The three men seem to have a lot to say about the production and story, including some funny anecdotes about co-star Sean Connery. Two trailers for the film and a still gallery featuring images from the film and the band Queen are included, as well as a few talent biographies on the stars and director. Finally there are three entertaining music videos by the rock group Queen, a bonus CD with three songs by Queen, and a THX optimizer to help you set up your TV and stereo. This entire package comes inside of a handsome fabricated metal slipcase. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide