I just read a bit of the original draft and the exact plan from Ramirez is for Connor to hide from Kurgan until he's strong enough to take him. But Mc Leod had the take a shitload of heads too.
I dunno. From a purely swordfight standpoint, I think it was down to momentum. Every time Kurgan won or had the upper hand, it was a combination of factors. Surprise, fear and cramped conditions. Wearing down opponents with superior stamina, brutal tactics and a heavy broadsword. Once Connor had space to fight it was all over. You could see it. Connor had the speed, the skill, the lighter weapon; Kurgan was struggling to keep up. He knew he was done for. Burn out indeed.
The Kurgans such an epic villain, right to the very end still has a smile on his face. Well just to quote the great man himself 'IT'S BETTER TO BURN OUT, THEN TO FADE AWAY!!!!!' Says it all really :)
@@Dear1Stupit1Dog The endless killing drove him mad. Rachel alludes to it just before the final fight. Kurgan had lost hope and knew he was beaten even before Connor fought him for the very last time. Kurgan’s endless fixation for the prize turned him into a reckless psychopath.
I think at the end, after he was stabbed, he knew he would loose. And just want taunt MacLeod before his demise. Anyway, still best fight in Highlander franchise and best villain from that, a total psycho.
I love the non realistic lighting and quickening effects, people have to remember it's not meant to be realistic, nothing wrong with having a little magic in your movie.
@@flintironstag2381it was meant to be cartoonish like that, otherwise you get The Thing 1982 (which is a masterpiece but would be too Traffic for an adventure movie)
Me too. It went from second or third favourite movie ever, but now it's first! Especially after accidentally camping right across the Loch from the Macleod castle the other year.
I like to think connor is fighting with the spirit of ramirez at his side. And slashing and beheading the kurgan with the sword of his master is the best way to avenge him. Just a movie i know but i can t help myself to get chills every fucking time and i've lost the count how many times i've watched this masterpiece
The director of Highlander did a lot of music videos before he got into features. You can definitely tell just by the amped up visual effects and numerous musical montages in the film. Not a criticism from me though, I love that 80's excess.
Clancy Brown sure does love playing the Villain, when the part is available. Pet Semetary, and the Shawshank Redemption, are two other examples that come to mind, right off the bat.
To The pigeon 258 yes the Kurgans sword changes sides a bit too weirdly but in theory that could have happened during the cut to MacLeod. Although post-production could fairly easily have sorted out the wire at 7.36. None of it matters though because it is a total mega classic brilliant story & film. Also has pretty much the most spot on sound track of any film.
When Conner makes the killing stoke; he still blocks Kurgan's blow! The opening of the movie uses the best Queen song EVER; "Princes Of The Universe"! (which went on to be the opening theme music for the Highlander TV series starring Duncan McLeod!" "There Can Be Only One"! 🗡🏴⚔️
@commentor93 Basically the Highlander is absorbing the power from the Kurgan. When you kill another immortal you gain his "power". It is implied that he was the last immortal.
I believe he had to face (2face) both sides of the inmortal force, the good and the evil side & learn to learn in a flash moment (for us) how to keep both in one (mind). And live through and with all this. He was born prepared inside for the real ancient power.
Were I immortal, I'd have a Nnjato for my sword (Straight bladed katana aka "The Ninja sword" ) for a few reasons 1 The blade is slightly shorter than a regular katana so you don't have to worry too much about getting it stuck or hitting a wall. 2 Ninjato would be easier to conceal in a normal coat. 3 It's lighter in weight and easier to move around, giving you more velocity as you slash. Not to mention the historical aspect. A ninjato isn't an ideal Highlander's weapon but it's a strong blade that's perfect for swift cuts and maneuverability
@commentor93 He absorbed the combined power and knowledge from the Kurgan and all other immortals beheaded by the Kurgan. You're going to be pissed when you see Highlander: Endgame.
I must admit I had a thing for Kurgan as a teen, especially for his voice and eyes, then I discovered Clancy's natural look and it was like " love in progress ". Such a talented man! One of my favourite actors ever!!!
Now, if Connor hadn't stepped back soon after dealing the killing blow, things would have gone rather badly after around 6:20 with that sword waving around and the only thing left to say would be, "There can be only none."
They won’t even match the original version. You spiritually connected people to make this film. Lots of heart & morals with ethics. Hollywood can’t write stuff like this anymore. I doubt it anyways. 😢😊
Por fin vi esta pelea :D.Creo que alguien con cientos de años de práctica debería pelear mejor no? después de ver los primeros 3 episodios de STAR WARS el estandar queda muy arriba, pero supongo que en los 90 todo era más impactante. Buen video a fin de cuentas, thumbs up!
Not the best sword fight I've seen, but must certainly a classic one. This was the movie that inspired me to write my own Fic on Highlander, one I'm currently hammering out at the moment. Thanks for posting this fight. Epic fight.
It's been eight years since your above comment, I am merely curious if anything ever came of your writing? Did you end up getting anything published, did it turn into a glorious D&D campaign, did you film anything for rating submission etc.
@@dukenukem4447 He got beheaded by some other fan fiction writer who was writing his own story. Police said the killer kept gibbering about how there can only be one.
@@ricardogalvan1031 Excuse you sir, I do not gibber! He inspired me to begin writing and my natural conclusion that there can be only one is true... The attention of the muses must not be divided! Muhahahahahahahahaha!!!!
When I first saw this movie, there was no roaring nor howling effect when Kurgan lost his head. It almost sounded like a high-pitched keening sound being played backwards until it faded away into silence. I think I like that version better.
This epic fight reminds me of the classic lightsaber fights between Luke and Darth Vader in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK as well as RETURN OF THE JEDI for some reason
Kurgan was a bastard, but he didnt lack a code of ethics. He respected the struggle, skill, and heart. He was uninterested in the prize; he lived for the fight. The whole fight inside the warehouse, Macleod was the aggressor, clearly forcing Kurgen to defend. Kurgen respected that, recognized he was outclassed, saluted him, and saddled up anyway to finish the game. The kurgan must have been an impressive man in his mortal life, as he lost everything to believe in except the purity of the struggle.
I've often wondered, over the past 38 years, if Connor kept Kurgan's sword. They never said, one way or the other. It isn't as if Kurgan needs it anymore so..........
Es una lástima que highlander,Ramírez y kurgan no fueron incluidos en soul calibur de namco,como invitados como lo hizo con yoda,dart vader, de Star Wars,link de Zelda,spawn,kratos de God of war,ya que con las voces de lambert,connery,y brown en los personajes serian geniales en el juego
Thats not how I saw it. I think what is meant to be shown is he was unable to overpower Conner and was outmatched when it came down to skill. Most immortals the Kurgan just brutally overpowers his opponents.
I loved the opening sequence when he's not speeding during the car chase.....until he finds appropriate music..then he's off! 😂 Edit: All of Luc Besson"s early work was great, such as La Femme Nikita. Also liked that he often used the same actors, such as Jean Reno and Jean Hugues Anglade.👍
supposed to be that originally there was some kind of plan to have connor fight a dragon spirit or something, so a lot of the animations are of some kind of dragon. that idea was scrapped but the animations remained.
All the good that they did in this movie. The intense scenes. The cinematography. Spirit breathed into a franchise. It was all undone by Mario Van Peebles in the third movie. Some of the worst acting to ever hit the big screen. The big man was right. It's better to burn out than to fade away. This is exactly what this franchise did with the third installment.
When they do the remake; I hope they add some realistic medieval swordsmanship, not just Samurai orientated. Keep some of the great music scores too. Especially the one as he slides the Kurgan. Certain aspects they definitely have to keep.
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What a ride it was to watch this back in 1986
Do you have seen this in 1986 in theatre??
A movie that needed no sequels.
And yet, had sequels anyway.
There should only been one
Prequel for the Rise of the Kurgan or Prequel for the Adventures of Ramirez would have worked.
And a TV show. And A cartoon show. And an anime movie.
@@a70duster on a serious notion..there is only one..the other is a myth and nothing more..there is no final battle
So that is how he became Raiden, tested his might againts The Kurgan and absorbed all the lightning after.
Funny thing is that Clancy Brown(Kurgan) voiced Raiden in the animated series MK defenders of the realm
Yeah bro it's basic science
😊😊😊😊😊😊
Never underestimate the power of the human spirit!
I think Mortal Kombat is a better sequel to Highlander than Highlander 2.
Thats how some mmo games work nowadays.
Kurgan kills everyone, does all the work, Connor camps at the extraction, ganks Kurgan, gets the prize.
I just read a bit of the original draft and the exact plan from Ramirez is for Connor to hide from Kurgan until he's strong enough to take him. But Mc Leod had the take a shitload of heads too.
not realy mc loed took many heads too
I dunno. From a purely swordfight standpoint, I think it was down to momentum. Every time Kurgan won or had the upper hand, it was a combination of factors. Surprise, fear and cramped conditions. Wearing down opponents with superior stamina, brutal tactics and a heavy broadsword. Once Connor had space to fight it was all over. You could see it. Connor had the speed, the skill, the lighter weapon; Kurgan was struggling to keep up. He knew he was done for. Burn out indeed.
@@douglascampbell1972I agree. That was well said.
@BatPierrot
If Ramirez hadn't stood there and gloated, he may very well have ended the Kurgan, himself.
It's 2024 but I still love and enjoy this first installment of highlander❤
The Kurgans such an epic villain, right to the very end still has a smile on his face. Well just to quote the great man himself 'IT'S BETTER TO BURN OUT, THEN TO FADE AWAY!!!!!' Says it all really :)
I dunno about that. over 3000 years old and he still acts like a punk.
@@Dear1Stupit1Dog The endless killing drove him mad. Rachel alludes to it just before the final fight. Kurgan had lost hope and knew he was beaten even before Connor fought him for the very last time. Kurgan’s endless fixation for the prize turned him into a reckless psychopath.
I think at the end, after he was stabbed, he knew he would loose. And just want taunt MacLeod before his demise.
Anyway, still best fight in Highlander franchise and best villain from that, a total psycho.
He resembles the villain from the original manga anime ninja scroll , Clancy brown here looking like suggs from madness group , our house
This movie is a shining example of how good casting can overcome bad acting.
Oh my Gosh; well said!!!😂
And the only reason it was a hit in the UK was because of the Queen single.
@@robwilliams6753 Wasn't that Flash Gordon?
I love the non realistic lighting and quickening effects, people have to remember it's not meant to be realistic, nothing wrong with having a little magic in your movie.
It was 1986, what do people expect?
@@flintironstag2381it was meant to be cartoonish like that, otherwise you get The Thing 1982 (which is a masterpiece but would be too Traffic for an adventure movie)
It's a kind of magic 😉
It's 2022 , I still love this movie
Me too. It went from second or third favourite movie ever, but now it's first! Especially after accidentally camping right across the Loch from the Macleod castle the other year.
4:29 still makes me laugh to this day "(cheeky laugh) What kept you?"
Very intelligent ... if he had of commanded her to hide or get to safety she would not.
Hah, just noticed how old this clip was ... sorry for the necro
The Kurgen is the ultimate bad ass. Highlander movie is bloody brilliant, anything after that was so, so or shit, there can only be one.
4:15 That indignant look from Kurgan: "Did you, you mere mortal, DARE to hit me???"
I loved this movie! I've watched it half a dozen times already! Lol
I like to think connor is fighting with the spirit of ramirez at his side. And slashing and beheading the kurgan with the sword of his master is the best way to avenge him.
Just a movie i know but i can t help myself to get chills every fucking time and i've lost the count how many times i've watched this masterpiece
7:32 So how many effects do you want
Director: Yes
How many FX Director?.......I Want it All!!!
@@patkelly3966 almost the same needed to make the Forbidden Planet movie
@@patkelly3966
And I want it now!
The director of Highlander did a lot of music videos before he got into features. You can definitely tell just by the amped up visual effects and numerous musical montages in the film. Not a criticism from me though, I love that 80's excess.
Man I love this movie. You can tell Clancy Brown had a lot of fun with this one
Clancy Brown sure does love playing the Villain, when the part is available. Pet Semetary, and the Shawshank Redemption, are two other examples that come to mind, right off the bat.
Superman The Animated Series and Transformers Prime
5:55 Kurgan was ready to burn out like a boss
the camera work is amazing in this scene
Did the best they could
doglife Francis
Indeed, Something is better than nothing 😂
i drove that same bridge and of course had to point to the Silvercup like Clancy did. I am now complete.
The Best Soundtrack ever!
Best recover ever. 4:23 and the traveling is beautifull. And this battle so authentic.
What does he say?
To The pigeon 258 yes the Kurgans sword changes sides a bit too weirdly but in theory that could have happened during the cut to MacLeod. Although post-production could fairly easily have sorted out the wire at 7.36. None of it matters though because it is a total mega classic brilliant story & film. Also has pretty much the most spot on sound track of any film.
7:00 this is how i wake up every morning.......
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
When Conner makes the killing stoke; he still blocks Kurgan's blow!
The opening of the movie uses the best Queen song EVER; "Princes Of The Universe"!
(which went on to be the opening theme music for the Highlander TV series starring Duncan McLeod!"
"There Can Be Only One"!
🗡🏴⚔️
I sure hope Silver Cup Studios are insured.
Lamed Vav
The Destiny Determining Time!
such a great bad guy, awesome acting
It was more than that. Conor and The Kurgen were the last of the immortals so Conor won the prize.
CGI from the 80s.. Those cartoonists had a major job.
This is just sooo damb cool! MacLeod!
My Father's Mother was a Macleod
@commentor93 Basically the Highlander is absorbing the power from the Kurgan. When you kill another immortal you gain his "power". It is implied that he was the last immortal.
I believe he had to face (2face) both sides of the inmortal force, the good and the evil side & learn to learn in a flash moment (for us) how to keep both in one (mind). And live through and with all this. He was born prepared inside for the real ancient power.
Not "implied" he said in the church they were the last two left.
Actually that was more than just The Quickening. He actually received the prize.
Clancy Brown is now the voice of Mr.Krabs on Spongebob.
What an epic scene
Were I immortal, I'd have a Nnjato for my sword (Straight bladed katana aka "The Ninja sword" ) for a few reasons
1 The blade is slightly shorter than a regular katana so you don't have to worry too much about getting it stuck or hitting a wall.
2 Ninjato would be easier to conceal in a normal coat.
3 It's lighter in weight and easier to move around, giving you more velocity as you slash. Not to mention the historical aspect.
A ninjato isn't an ideal Highlander's weapon but it's a strong blade that's perfect for swift cuts and maneuverability
Hailander mi pelicula de la infansia que bien exselente un clasico de los 80 hola soy juan de san cristobal venzuela solo queda uno ❤😊
best fucking battle ever !!!
4:35 Best part of the movie. The background music at 4:53 and 5:47 is pure epic.
@commentor93 He absorbed the combined power and knowledge from the Kurgan and all other immortals beheaded by the Kurgan. You're going to be pissed when you see Highlander: Endgame.
Jabs Are Stiff The easy solution is not to watch Endgame. It’s got a few good fight scenes but overall it’s terrible.
@@Highlander1518 Highlander is the original movie and the tv series.
You know what they say
There is can be only one movie
@@ricardodavidson326 I would agree.
I must admit I had a thing for Kurgan as a teen, especially for his voice and eyes, then I discovered Clancy's natural look and it was like " love in progress ". Such a talented man! One of my favourite actors ever!!!
I hope the atraction was only on a physical level
He plays the high school shop teacher on THE GOLDBERGS.
What about when you discovered he was Mr. Krabs?
Why does the glass shatter in wards?
I remember watching this as a kid and the Kurgan scared the fuck outa me
Now, if Connor hadn't stepped back soon after dealing the killing blow, things would have gone rather badly after around 6:20 with that sword waving around and the only thing left to say would be, "There can be only none."
this needs a 2024 movie!
They won’t even match the original version. You spiritually connected people to make this film. Lots of heart & morals with ethics. Hollywood can’t write stuff like this anymore. I doubt it anyways. 😢😊
Put a chick in it. Make her lame and gay
Por fin vi esta pelea :D.Creo que alguien con cientos de años de práctica debería pelear mejor no? después de ver los primeros 3 episodios de STAR WARS el estandar queda muy arriba, pero supongo que en los 90 todo era más impactante. Buen video a fin de cuentas, thumbs up!
Great movies! Use your imagination! There can be only one! ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
Not the best sword fight I've seen, but must certainly a classic one. This was the movie that inspired me to write my own Fic on Highlander, one I'm currently hammering out at the moment. Thanks for posting this fight. Epic fight.
It's been eight years since your above comment, I am merely curious if anything ever came of your writing? Did you end up getting anything published, did it turn into a glorious D&D campaign, did you film anything for rating submission etc.
@@dukenukem4447 He could have uploaded it to a fan fiction site.
@@jaquigreenlees Quite true. I am guessing we'll never know.
@@dukenukem4447 He got beheaded by some other fan fiction writer who was writing his own story. Police said the killer kept gibbering about how there can only be one.
@@ricardogalvan1031 Excuse you sir, I do not gibber! He inspired me to begin writing and my natural conclusion that there can be only one is true... The attention of the muses must not be divided! Muhahahahahahahahaha!!!!
When I first saw this movie, there was no roaring nor howling effect when Kurgan lost his head. It almost sounded like a high-pitched keening sound being played backwards until it faded away into silence. I think I like that version better.
Yes,'cause he is immortal.❤😊
Why did the Kurgan have stictches on his neck had he already lost his head ? Also the special effects of the 80s when his head dropped rofl
+John Gunnerek I know this comment is old, but yea he almost had his head chopped off earlier in the movie...not all the way off but almost.
The safety pins were symbolic. Behind the pins was a scar left by Ramirez who nearly cut off Kurgan’s head back in 1541.
This epic fight reminds me of the classic lightsaber fights between Luke and Darth Vader in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK as well as RETURN OF THE JEDI for some reason
I want to be immortal like highlander
There can be only one. Lol😅
Kurgan was a bastard, but he didnt lack a code of ethics. He respected the struggle, skill, and heart.
He was uninterested in the prize; he lived for the fight.
The whole fight inside the warehouse, Macleod was the aggressor, clearly forcing Kurgen to defend. Kurgen respected that, recognized he was outclassed, saluted him, and saddled up anyway to finish the game.
The kurgan must have been an impressive man in his mortal life, as he lost everything to believe in except the purity of the struggle.
The power of sword
BY THE POWER OF GREYSKULL!!!!
That Obi-Wan Kenobi stance by Connor before the final blows tho
Advert before this video
"I've been obsessed with belts"
Me: Yeah right, bog off.
I wish I could get some of that advert money lol
Great movie Connor's Katana is my favourite sword.
What a storyline
Er ist ein absoluter ausgezeichneter guter Schauspieler und ich kenne den Film ❤
The Kurgan looks huge in the movie. Now he looks kinda small in THE GOLDBERG'S where he plays the high school shop teacher.
I've often wondered, over the past 38 years, if Connor kept Kurgan's sword. They never said, one way or the other. It isn't as if Kurgan needs it anymore so..........
needs a remake this
No
This could be the best music remix video ever it has massive potential 🔥
Do a search for "Lost Horizon Highlander". 😉
I like that McLeod didn’t really save her.
That's JEREMY.
We ll never see such movies again
I love this movie. How did the girl get down there with them though? I like to think she climbed down somehow but they cut it from the film!
7:37 lmao, when you can see the wires
Because of higher quality blueray probably. You wouldn't have seen it in theaters.
Es una lástima que highlander,Ramírez y kurgan no fueron incluidos en soul calibur de namco,como invitados como lo hizo con yoda,dart vader, de Star Wars,link de Zelda,spawn,kratos de God of war,ya que con las voces de lambert,connery,y brown en los personajes serian geniales en el juego
The Kurgan suddenly forgets how to fight…
Thats not how I saw it. I think what is meant to be shown is he was unable to overpower Conner and was outmatched when it came down to skill. Most immortals the Kurgan just brutally overpowers his opponents.
@michael625 Either that or intimidated. Probably both.
Com esses movimentos lentos hoje ficaria mais retalhado de carne de porco pra ser salgado 🤣🤣🤣,mas na época, que filme bom
I know everything, I am everything!
Christopher Lampert was very good in Subway if you like 80s French film.
Do you remember that movie he did called "Fortress"? It was awesome, no one ever talks about it.
@@NinjaFaceJon Nay, I'll have to remember to check it out.
@@NinjaFaceJon Fortress is brilliant. Lambert also starred in The Hunted which is great.
I loved the opening sequence when he's not speeding during the car chase.....until he finds appropriate music..then he's off!
😂
Edit: All of Luc Besson"s early work was great, such as La Femme Nikita. Also liked that he often used the same actors, such as Jean Reno and Jean Hugues Anglade.👍
@@NinjaFaceJon Fortress is a classic of his. Must see Christopher Lambert film.
Nice battle, but the Kurgan was way too hasty. Btw, can someone please explain to me, what happened after 6:40?
commentor93 It was the quickening. Kurgan’s power transferred to Connor. Connor was the last, therefore he won The Prize.
supposed to be that originally there was some kind of plan to have connor fight a dragon spirit or something, so a lot of the animations are of some kind of dragon. that idea was scrapped but the animations remained.
Macleod is such a marshmallow.
Pause at 7:43
lol that laugh with what kept you,
THE QUICKENING
All the good that they did in this movie. The intense scenes. The cinematography. Spirit breathed into a franchise. It was all undone by Mario Van Peebles in the third movie. Some of the worst acting to ever hit the big screen. The big man was right. It's better to burn out than to fade away. This is exactly what this franchise did with the third installment.
Seen this film at least 20 times. Last time was with someone I truly loved but totally screwed it up with her.
"truly loved but totally screwed it up"-- Been there, done that. That's life, brother, but you'll find another, if you haven't already.
Fun fact : Those were real swords with blunt edges they were using, and not light weight movie swords.
Tiap hari ribut.
Makin menang makin kuat...
💪💪💪
Ratu adil
Didn't know until I saw this video that there was even a sequel to this movie, let alone THREE.
Yeah, they definitely weren’t the final 2 immortals lol
Yer.. Shame becous they were crap biggest mistake here was killing of the kergan. what was conner doing in ww2???
4 sequel, a tv series, an anime movie, a shitty cartoon series and 2 very shitty games
Did you guys see Connor’s sword handle break when he dropped it?
And then the Kurgan went on to become Hank Anderson in Detroit to be human.
Ok….so there’s only one………but, then why highlander2 ?
It’s too bad that this movie was written so air tight leaving no room for a sequel.
¡¡Debería haber un remake de esta saga!!
Cuales actores hoy pueden hacerlo?
@@Louis-jm3zy Keanu Reeves o Thomas Jane como Duncan Macleod
When they do the remake; I hope they add some realistic medieval swordsmanship, not just Samurai orientated. Keep some of the great music scores too. Especially the one as he slides the Kurgan. Certain aspects they definitely have to keep.
KUUUUURRRRRGGAAAAANNNN! 🎉💖💗💯💫🧨💝
does anybody knows why kurgans eyes turned black right before his death?
May be He's been playing with a little box called the Lamant configuration.??? ...it will tear you soul apart!!!!
Prosthetics.
Raiden VS Lex Luthor!😅
Most like: Raiden vs. Mr. Krabs. :V
Oh kata Allah. Nanti setelah scene ini habis ada yg mati.
Allah juga menikmati seniku
Wouldn't mind the electrical charges and lightbolts at the end myself.
Looks like hell of an acid trip.
He sounds like Ren or Stimpy. Or Vincent Price.
Theywillnevermakemovieslikethis,anymore!
you can tell it was the 80s
i think gene simmons should have played the krugen if he was bigger
And he took his head al whilst donning classic 80's doeskin diving gloves... remember when those were a thing ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ?
TING! TING! TING! TING! THWOPPP! TING! TING!
That fight soundtrack was a terrible choice. Also, why the spirits look like demons?