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A 16th-century Scottish clansman discovers he is one of a race of immortal warriors who can only be killed by beheading, and who are destined to fight to the death until just one survives. Centuries later in modern-day New York, he prepares for a final showdown with his deadliest enemy. Fantasy action adventure, starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown and Roxanne Hart. Featuring a soundtrack by Queen
1986
continued
Adventure
Fantasy
Movie/Drama
Cast & Crew
Christopher Lambert
(Actor)
.. Connor MacLeod
Sean Connery
(Actor)
.. Ramirez
Clancy Brown
(Actor)
.. Kurgan
Roxanne Hart
(Actor)
.. Brenda Wyatt
Alan North
(Actor)
.. Lt Frank Moran
Beatie Edney
(Actor)
.. Heather
Sheila Gish
(Actor)
.. Rachel Ellenstein
Jon Polito
(Actor)
.. Det Walter Bedsoe
Russell Mulcahy
(Director)
More Information
Did You Know..
Christopher Lambert
(Actor)
.. Connor MacLeod
Sean Connery
(Actor)
.. Ramirez
Born:
August 25, 1930
in
Fountainbridge, Edinburgh
Best Known For:
Being the first big-screen James Bond.
Early-life:
Thomas Sean Connery was born in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh on August 25, 1930. He first worked as a milkman and coffin polisher before joining the Navy at 16. During his spell in the service he had two tattoos etched on his right arm; he was eventually forced to leave after developing a stomach ulcer. At 19, he made ends meet as an artist's model at Edinburgh's School of Art. He also competed in the Mr Universe body-building competition in 1953.
Career:
While still a bodybuilder, Sean was offered the chance to appear in a West End production of South Pacific, which kick-started his acting career. His film debut came in 1955's Lilacs in the Spring, but he didn't become a major star until he appeared as Bond in 1962's Dr No. It remains his most famous role, despite hits including The Man Who Would Be King, Rising Sun, A Bridge Too Far, Time Bandits, Highlander, The Rock, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Entrapment. He won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for The Untouchables in 1987.
Quote:
'I never disliked Bond, as some have thought. Creating a character like that does take a certain craft. It's simply natural to seek other roles.'
Trivia:
He was knighted in 2000.
Clancy Brown
(Actor)
.. Kurgan
Roxanne Hart
(Actor)
.. Brenda Wyatt
Alan North
(Actor)
.. Lt Frank Moran
Beatie Edney
(Actor)
.. Heather
Born:
October 23, 1962
in
London
Best Known For:
A number of TV appearances.
Early-life:
Beatrice Edney was born in London on October 23, 1962, the daughter of actress Sylvia Syms. She has a brother, Benjamin. Beatie first made an impression as an actress playing Heather MacLeod in Highlander (1986). She reprised the role in Highlander: Endgame (2000).
Career:
Largely known for her TV appearances, Edney has starred in Inspector Morse, Uncle Silas, Prime Suspect: The Lost Child, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, A Touch of Frost, Messiah: The Harrowing, New Tricks, Lost Empires and Lewis. She had a lead role alongside Holly Aird in three series of Channel 4 sitcom Dressing for Breakfast. Her other film credits include A Handful of Dust (1988), Mister Johnson (1990), In the Name of the Father (1993), Mesmer (1994) and In Your Dreams (2008). More recently, she played Prudie in BBC drama Poldark.
Quote:
'I have to thank my dentist for revitalising my career.'
Trivia:
In 2012, Edney played Queen Charlotte in The Madness of King George III at the Apollo Theatre.
Sheila Gish
(Actor)
.. Rachel Ellenstein
Jon Polito
(Actor)
.. Det Walter Bedsoe
Russell Mulcahy
(Director)
