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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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"! 🗡🏴⚔️
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.
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!!!
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
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!
@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.
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
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.
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.
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.👍
@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.
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
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.
According to Highlander Wiki: "The exact rewards that come with the Prize are unspecified, but are hinted at and referred to in the movies and series as may be including: the ability to dominate all of mankind, the ability to know what mortals are thinking, the combined quickening energy and experience of all immortals, and the ability to render oneself mortal, thus becoming able to bear children. Because of the implied power of the Prize, Ramirez stated that, " *The Kurgan...is the strongest of all the immortals. He's the perfect warrior. If he wins the Prize, mortal man would suffer an eternity of darkness.* " Within the film Highlander, upon winning the prize, Connor shouted ecstatically, "I feel everything! I know everything! I am everything!"
Great swordfight filmed perfectly from a distance where you can actually see two guys guys in continuous action... I can't stand the close-up fast action sequence crap they film today where you can completely fake everything.
Christopher has terrible eyesight without glasses, so the swordplay looks a bit underwhelming at times, but they did try their best and it show in this masterpiece.
2023 ... the swordfight itself was so weak as spectacle , choreography , tension that they 've had to bring biblical size destruction effects to the rooftop to keep the audience from fall asleep - though i probably liked it when i was just a teen back then :D
At face value the sword fights in Highlander aren’t great, admittedly. However that’s partially down to the fact that Christopher Lambert suffers from extreme myopia. He acted virtually blind in Highlander. So when you take that into consideration, the sword fights are actually quite good.
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.
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.
What a ride it was to watch this back in 1986
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
😊😊😊😊😊😊
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?
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.
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.
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
4:15 That indignant look from Kurgan: "Did you, you mere mortal, DARE to hit me???"
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
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.
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.
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.
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
I loved this movie! I've watched it half a dozen times already! Lol
7:00 this is how i wake up every morning.......
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.
the camera work is amazing in this scene
Did the best they could
doglife Francis
Indeed, Something is better than nothing 😂
5:55 Kurgan was ready to burn out like a boss
4:35 Best part of the movie. The background music at 4:53 and 5:47 is pure epic.
The Best Soundtrack ever!
i drove that same bridge and of course had to point to the Silvercup like Clancy did. I am now complete.
Best recover ever. 4:23 and the traveling is beautifull. And this battle so authentic.
What does he say?
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"!
🗡🏴⚔️
CGI from the 80s.. Those cartoonists had a major job.
I sure hope Silver Cup Studios are insured.
Lamed Vav
The Destiny Determining Time!
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.
Yes,'cause he is immortal.❤😊
This is just sooo damb cool! MacLeod!
My Father's Mother was a Macleod
What an epic scene
It was more than that. Conor and The Kurgen were the last of the immortals so Conor won the prize.
such a great bad guy, awesome acting
best fucking battle ever !!!
Clancy Brown is now the voice of Mr.Krabs on Spongebob.
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?
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
I want to be immortal like highlander
There can be only one. Lol😅
I remember watching this as a kid and the Kurgan scared the fuck outa me
That's JEREMY.
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!
Actually that was more than just The Quickening. He actually received the prize.
Seen this film at least 20 times. Last time was with someone I truly loved but totally screwed it up with her.
@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.
This could be the best music remix video ever it has massive potential 🔥
Do a search for "Lost Horizon Highlander". 😉
Great movie Connor's Katana is my favourite sword.
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
That Obi-Wan Kenobi stance by Connor before the final blows tho
Why does the glass shatter in wards?
I like that McLeod didn’t really save her.
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.
What a storyline
lol that laugh with what kept you,
The Kurgan looks huge in the movie. Now he looks kinda small in THE GOLDBERG'S where he plays the high school shop teacher.
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
We ll never see such movies again
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.
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.👍
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!
Er ist ein absoluter ausgezeichneter guter Schauspieler und ich kenne den Film ❤
@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.
The power of sword
BY THE POWER OF GREYSKULL!!!!
KUUUUURRRRRGGAAAAANNNN! 🎉💖💗💯💫🧨💝
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
Tiap hari ribut.
Makin menang makin kuat...
💪💪💪
Ratu adil
Fun fact : Those were real swords with blunt edges they were using, and not light weight movie swords.
needs a remake this
No
Macleod is such a marshmallow.
And then the Kurgan went on to become Hank Anderson in Detroit to be human.
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
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.
And he took his head al whilst donning classic 80's doeskin diving gloves... remember when those were a thing ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ?
Oh kata Allah. Nanti setelah scene ini habis ada yg mati.
Allah juga menikmati seniku
He sounds like Ren or Stimpy. Or Vincent Price.
I saw the strings
Wouldn't mind the electrical charges and lightbolts at the end myself.
Looks like hell of an acid trip.
Pets halloween ❤
¡¡Debería haber un remake de esta saga!!
Cuales actores hoy pueden hacerlo?
@@Louis-jm3zy Keanu Reeves o Thomas Jane como Duncan Macleod
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.
TING! TING! TING! TING! THWOPPP! TING! TING!
Lord Raiden vs Mr Krabs
Now this is how you film a swordfight ! Suck it game of thrones .
i think gene simmons should have played the krugen if he was bigger
It’s too bad that this movie was written so air tight leaving no room for a sequel.
They don't make movies like this anymore, everything has to be bigger and overdoing the obvious. Miss the adventure
Pause at 7:43
Connor kills Mr krabs.
Raiden VS Lex Luthor!😅
Most like: Raiden vs. Mr. Krabs. :V
What was the prize?
According to Highlander Wiki:
"The exact rewards that come with the Prize are unspecified, but are hinted at and referred to in the movies and series as may be including: the ability to dominate all of mankind, the ability to know what mortals are thinking, the combined quickening energy and experience of all immortals, and the ability to render oneself mortal, thus becoming able to bear children. Because of the implied power of the Prize, Ramirez stated that, " *The Kurgan...is the strongest of all the immortals. He's the perfect warrior. If he wins the Prize, mortal man would suffer an eternity of darkness.* "
Within the film Highlander, upon winning the prize, Connor shouted ecstatically, "I feel everything! I know everything! I am everything!"
@@tygra2886 thx for that. Good story- I only like the original film though. They tend to drag everything out , which diminishes the idea, I think.
Prize is the combination of the power of all Immortals who ever lived.
Great swordfight filmed perfectly from a distance where you can actually see two guys guys in continuous action... I can't stand the close-up fast action sequence crap they film today where you can completely fake everything.
Christopher has terrible eyesight without glasses, so the swordplay looks a bit underwhelming at times, but they did try their best and it show in this masterpiece.
Dat voice tho.....
Because of this scene right here, Connor MacLeod could have easily defeated Jacob Kell in Highlander 4!
What’s the prize?
telepatic power
Free Starbucks.
2023 ... the swordfight itself was so weak as spectacle , choreography , tension that they 've had to bring biblical size destruction effects to the rooftop to keep the audience from fall asleep - though i probably liked it when i was just a teen back then :D
At face value the sword fights in Highlander aren’t great, admittedly. However that’s partially down to the fact that Christopher Lambert suffers from extreme myopia. He acted virtually blind in Highlander. So when you take that into consideration, the sword fights are actually quite good.
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.
kurgan played too much. and paid the price . He was stronger from far.
Poor Kurgan, but he is a good boy, Why he had to die? T_T
Looks like a old disaster movie where trains collide with sky scraper.. what a nuisance this was.
dex build vs strength build dark souls
I know i know its The Toilet.
Kurgan won, Conner played 2v1 shameful
The Kurgan used the woman as leverage. That is also shameful & all rules concerning honour & fair play are null & void.