Highlander (1986)
Starring: Sean Connery, Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, Billy Hartman
Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
Produced by: William N Panzer, Peter S. Davis
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.
MPAA Rating: R.
Highlander 2: The Quickening (1991)
Starring: Sean Connery, Christopher Lambert, Michael Ironside, Virginia Madsen, John C. McGinley
Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
Produced by: William N Panzer, Peter S. Davis
In this labyrinthine sequel, the Immortal MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) saves the people of Earth from immanent ozone layer-related destruction by building a shield that deflects sunlight. But the people of Earth aren't especially grateful, as the constant state of night has made them cranky and prone to criminal sprees. Moreover, bounty hunters from the Immortals' home planet, Zeist, have given chase, and it could mean curtains for us all unless MacLeod and an ecologist can liberate the Earth and banish the assassins.
MPAA Rating: R.
Highlander 3: The Final Dimension (1994)
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Mario Van Peebles, Mako, Deborah Kara Unger, Raoul Trujillo
Directed by: Andy Morahan
The 'Highlander' saga continues, with Mario Van Peebles joining the action as a villain. Christopher Lambert reprises his role as Connor MacLeod, the ancient Scotsman. Van Peebles is Kane, an ancient fighter who seeks revenge for being imprisoned for 400 years.
MPAA Rating: R.
Highlander: Endgame (2000)
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Adrian Paul, Bruce Payne, Donnie Yen, Edge
Directed by: Douglas Aarniokoski
Produced by: Peter S. Davis, William N Panzer
The sword-wielding immortals are back--Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) from HIGHLANDER and Duncan MacLeod (Adrian Paul) from television's HIGHLANDER series. In HIGHLANDER: ENDGAME, the two MacLeods do battle across time and space (from 15th century Scotland to present-day New York).
Their foe is the evil, ultra-powerful Jacob Kell (Bruce Payne). Kell's immortal purpose is to make Connor's immortal life miserable--Kell was responsible for the death of Connor's mother and his wife, Heather. Kell is assisted by Kate (Lisa Barbuscia)--she seeks revenge on Duncan for giving her no choice about becoming an immortal. The VHS and DVD releases feature an extended new cut of the film.
Release Date: September 1, 2000 (Wide)
MPAA Rating: R for violence and some strong sexuality.
Distributor: Dimension Films.
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