Highlander (1986): Revisiting One Of The Most Popular Box-Office Flops Of All Time!

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Published on June 11, 2025 1:01:26 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyPa3yzW4l8

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When someone says "There can be only one" what immediately pops into your head? For just about everyone it will be the movie Highlander, starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown and directed by Russell Mulcahy . That's how ingrained into pop culture the franchise has become. It's impressive considering that the original film was actually a massive flop. Yep, the first film died at the box office and seemed destined to fall into obscurity. But just like the immortals in the film, it would rise from the dead and live on. The path to the first film wasn't without its own pitfalls and near-death experiences. Let's find out what happened to the 1986 film Highlander here on MOVIES REVISITED.

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00:00 - Intro & Cult Status of Highlander
00:51 - How Highlander Was Conceived
02:04 - Script Changes & Story Evolution
03:27 - Casting Chaos: Connor, Kurgan & Ramirez
06:31 - Production Woes & Set Struggles
08:41 - Sean Connery’s Short But Wild Shoot
10:45 - Queen's Soundtrack & Studio Backlash
12:30 - Box Office Flop to Cult Classic

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