This 1986 fantasy/action thriller has since spawned two sequels, a popular syndicated TV series, numerous comic-book spinoffs, and a loyal (if somewhat oddly obsessive) following of fans. Directed by music video veteran Russell Mulcahy (which explains the dizzying camera work), the original theatrical release made hash of an intriguing story about an "Immortal" from 16th-century Scotland (Christopher Lambert) who time-leaps to modern-day America with his archenemy (Clancy Brown) in hot pursuit. It becomes a battle to the death (yes, Immortals can die), and Lambert seeks survival training from an Immortal mentor played by Sean Connery. Dazzling, energetic, and altogether confusing in its original form, the film has since been released on video, laserdisc, and DVD in this revised widescreen "director's cut," with additional footage, director and producers' commentary, a photo and artwork archive, the original trailer, and an official time line of the film's evolution from script to screen. A must for Highlander fans ... and you know who you are! --Jeff Shannon

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title:	Highlander
theatricalDate:	07-03-1986
rating:	3
purchase date:	08-05-2005
publisher:	Republic Studios
published:	25-03-2000
price:	$14.95
net Rating:	3.5
MPAA Rating:	R
minutes:	141
last lookup time:	137287632
genre:	Time Travel Heroic Missions Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Adventures Highlander
fullTitle:	Highlander
features:	Color Closed-captioned THX AC-3 Widescreen 1.85:1
director:	Russell Mulcahy
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aspect:	DVD
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