Highlander - Connor MacLeod vs. The Kurgan

The final battle in Highlander

[@Fleetingdream968]

So that is how he became Raiden, tested his might againts The Kurgan and absorbed all the lightning after.

[@Glacier480]

Funny thing is that Clancy Brown(Kurgan) voiced Raiden in the animated series MK defenders of the realm

[@mytorment]

Yeah bro it's basic science

[@christianrodera]

😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@EwanCummins]

A movie that needed no sequels.

[@ronaldshank7589]

And yet, had sequels anyway.

[@a70duster]

There should only been one

[@NTJedi]

Prequel for the Rise of the Kurgan or Prequel for the Adventures of Ramirez would have worked.

[@sleeperdart]

And a TV show. And A cartoon show. And an anime movie.

[@garyhansen9915]

@@a70duster on a serious notion..there is only one..the other is a myth and nothing more..there is no final battle

[@seroquelnation4814]

This movie is a shining example of how good casting can overcome bad acting.

[@joanmader9755]

Oh my Gosh; well said!!!😂

[@robwilliams6753]

And the only reason it was a hit in the UK was because of the Queen single.

[@Norrbottning]

What a ride it was to watch this back in 1986

[@claudiocucca]

Do you have seen this in 1986 in theatre??

[@goldenage1978]

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.

[@flintironstag2381]

It was 1986, what do people expect?

[@sweetiepeach69]

​@@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)

[@theinnerlight8016]

It's a kind of magic 😉

[@VDViktor]

Thats how some mmo games work nowadays. Kurgan kills everyone, does all the work, Connor camps at the extraction, ganks Kurgan, gets the prize.

[@BatPierrot]

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.

[@johnyguitar258]

not realy mc loed took many heads too

[@douglascampbell1972]

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.

[@MichaelGray-qx9pe]

​@@douglascampbell1972I agree. That was well said.

[@Euripides_Panz]

​@BatPierrot If Ramirez hadn't stood there and gloated, he may very well have ended the Kurgan, himself.

[@andythorpey1377]

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]

I dunno about that. over 3000 years old and he still acts like a punk.

[@Highlander1518]

@@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.

[@Shimospeher]

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.

[@Dinvadbhatmarathi98]

He resembles the villain from the original manga anime ninja scroll , Clancy brown here looking like suggs from madness group , our house

[@rucu8311]

4:29 still makes me laugh to this day "(cheeky laugh) What kept you?"

[@velkanzi]

Very intelligent ... if he had of commanded her to hide or get to safety she would not.

[@velkanzi]

Hah, just noticed how old this clip was ... sorry for the necro

[@BoyceMputle]

It's 2024 but I still love and enjoy this first installment of highlander❤

[@cathytrottier8944]

It's 2022 , I still love this movie

[@danskkr]

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.

[@worldsgreatestspy5836]

7:32 So how many effects do you want Director: Yes

[@patkelly3966]

How many FX Director?.......I Want it All!!!

[@enricoberton167]

@@patkelly3966 almost the same needed to make the Forbidden Planet movie

[@darthlazurus4382]

@@patkelly3966 And I want it now!

[@silversnail1413]

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.

[@skittyrocks]

Man I love this movie. You can tell Clancy Brown had a lot of fun with this one

[@ronaldshank7589]

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.

[@neovoltron25]

Superman The Animated Series and Transformers Prime

[@Warhorse500]

4:15 That indignant look from Kurgan: "Did you, you mere mortal, DARE to hit me???"

[@kerryclark4967]

I loved this movie! I've watched it half a dozen times already! Lol

[@fabiomaccatrozzo9243]

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

[@andyberridge6455]

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.

[@candyman666ification]

the camera work is amazing in this scene

[@doglifefrancis4210]

Did the best they could

[@gandalfstormcrow7943]

doglife Francis Indeed, Something is better than nothing 😂

[@pike399]

5:55 Kurgan was ready to burn out like a boss

[@mignonthon]

Best recover ever. 4:23 and the traveling is beautifull. And this battle so authentic.

[@nonnapapera3044]

What does he say?

[@elcap22]

I sure hope Silver Cup Studios are insured.

[@judithtrost9071]

Lamed Vav

[@judithtrost9071]

The Destiny Determining Time!

[@Libertariandude]

This is just sooo damb cool! MacLeod!

[@simonboyce2235]

My Father's Mother was a Macleod

[@Cheops1]

The Best Soundtrack ever!

[@johnny10gunz19]

CGI from the 80s.. Those cartoonists had a major job.

[@jonharrison9222]

The Kurgan suddenly forgets how to fight…

[@michael6255]

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.

[@Euripides_Panz]

​@michael625 Either that or intimidated. Probably both.

[@markrc8713]

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.

[@godzilloid]

Clancy Brown is now the voice of Mr.Krabs on Spongebob.

[@brendannahor1460]

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"! 🗡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚔️

[@danielwilliamson6180]

4:35 Best part of the movie. The background music at 4:53 and 5:47 is pure epic.

[@MilanousMedia]

It was more than that. Conor and The Kurgen were the last of the immortals so Conor won the prize.

[@SuperBigcarphunter]

best fucking battle ever !!!

[@milos-endofstory]

Yes,'cause he is immortal.❤😊

[@danielcorey-wc5ct]

7:00 this is how i wake up every morning.......

[@Obeezee1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SharkyssMachine]

What an epic scene

[@wolfswan5124]

such a great bad guy, awesome acting

[@MilanousMedia]

Actually that was more than just The Quickening. He actually received the prize.

[@f.sense888]

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!!!

[@dasderdie5841]

I hope the atraction was only on a physical level

[@Louis-jm3zy]

He plays the high school shop teacher on THE GOLDBERGS.

[@Coldgloom]

What about when you discovered he was Mr. Krabs?

[@justinquaylepate1358]

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

[@zandarx]

i drove that same bridge and of course had to point to the Silvercup like Clancy did. I am now complete.

[@NinjaFaceJon]

@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.

[@Pasionada2024]

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.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Not "implied" he said in the church they were the last two left.

[@BluDemonOzzy]

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

[@computercornerplusNC]

@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.

[@Highlander1518]

Jabs Are Stiff The easy solution is not to watch Endgame. It’s got a few good fight scenes but overall it’s terrible.

[@ricardodavidson326]

@@Highlander1518 Highlander is the original movie and the tv series. You know what they say There is can be only one movie

[@Highlander1518]

@@ricardodavidson326 I would agree.

[@AnomCorporation]

I want to be immortal like highlander

[@556guy4]

There can be only one. Lol😅

[@helterskelter416]

7:37 lmao, when you can see the wires

[@dagger1580]

I remember watching this as a kid and the Kurgan scared the fuck outa me

[@si5824]

Seen this film at least 20 times. Last time was with someone I truly loved but totally screwed it up with her.

[@michaelyounes29]

Advert before this video "I've been obsessed with belts" Me: Yeah right, bog off.

[@NinjaFaceJon]

I wish I could get some of that advert money lol

[@cathybrown]

Great movies! Use your imagination! There can be only one! ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@30AndHatingIt]

That Obi-Wan Kenobi stance by Connor before the final blows tho

[@elaguirre]

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!

[@knockercruncher]

Great movie Connor's Katana is my favourite sword.

[@BB-mv9wl]

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.

[@thomasley4006]

I like that McLeod didn’t really save her.

[@thomaswilson4418]

This could be the best music remix video ever it has massive potential 🔥

[@uncahay]

Do a search for "Lost Horizon Highlander". 😉

[@milos-endofstory]

That's JEREMY.

[@vinnie27]

The power of sword

[@forbeshutton5487]

BY THE POWER OF GREYSKULL!!!!

[@wahabgool2487]

Why does the glass shatter in wards?

[@manuelaturbanisch1996]

Er ist ein absoluter ausgezeichneter guter Schauspieler und ich kenne den Film ❤

[@joeschmoe3665]

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

[@NinjaFaceJon]

+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.

[@Highlander1518]

The safety pins were symbolic. Behind the pins was a scar left by Ramirez who nearly cut off Kurgan’s head back in 1541.

[@Protato666]

We ll never see such movies again

[@byzantineblue4818]

What a storyline

[@Louis-jm3zy]

The Kurgan looks huge in the movie. Now he looks kinda small in THE GOLDBERG'S where he plays the high school shop teacher.

[@AdamAus85]

Christopher Lampert was very good in Subway if you like 80s French film.

[@NinjaFaceJon]

Do you remember that movie he did called "Fortress"? It was awesome, no one ever talks about it.

[@AdamAus85]

@@NinjaFaceJon Nay, I'll have to remember to check it out.

[@Highlander1518]

@@NinjaFaceJon Fortress is brilliant. Lambert also starred in The Hunted which is great.

[@stephenmitchell9520]

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.👍

[@azertu2u2]

needs a remake this

[@orlandoaugustostock839]

No

[@ferleon9092]

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

[@rucu8311]

lol that laugh with what kept you,

[@KojinMacJorn]

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.

[@dukenukem4447]

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.

[@jaquigreenlees]

@@dukenukem4447 He could have uploaded it to a fan fiction site.

[@dukenukem4447]

@@jaquigreenlees Quite true. I am guessing we'll never know.

[@showkneejudgement251]

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!

[@Puzzoozoo]

Fun fact : Those were real swords with blunt edges they were using, and not light weight movie swords.

[@TommyStarks7]

It’s too bad that this movie was written so air tight leaving no room for a sequel.

[@Facade953]

Raiden VS Lex Luthor!😅

[@andrealopezdelgado66]

Most like: Raiden vs. Mr. Krabs. :V

[@bodhitree33]

And then the Kurgan went on to become Hank Anderson in Detroit to be human.

[@jamainegardner4193]

Didn't know until I saw this video that there was even a sequel to this movie, let alone THREE.

[@JT-gi8rx]

Yeah, they definitely weren’t the final 2 immortals lol

[@leemday5731]

Yer.. Shame becous they were crap biggest mistake here was killing of the kergan. what was conner doing in ww2???

[@leiwolf27]

4 sequel, a tv series, an anime movie, a shitty cartoon series and 2 very shitty games

[@thomasshaw61]

Theywillnevermakemovieslikethis,anymore!

[@justincase4812]

Macleod is such a marshmallow.

[@arkangeldeulofeu6143]

¡¡Debería haber un remake de esta saga!!

[@Louis-jm3zy]

Cuales actores hoy pueden hacerlo?

[@arkangeldeulofeu6143]

@@Louis-jm3zy Keanu Reeves o Thomas Jane como Duncan Macleod

[@ratuadilFF]

Tiap hari ribut. Makin menang makin kuat... 💪💪💪 Ratu adil

[@commentor93]

Nice battle, but the Kurgan was way too hasty. Btw, can someone please explain to me, what happened after 6:40?

[@Highlander1518]

commentor93 It was the quickening. Kurgan’s power transferred to Connor. Connor was the last, therefore he won The Prize.

[@Ashalmawia]

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.

[@VladSWG]

KUUUUURRRRRGGAAAAANNNN! 🎉💖💗💯💫🧨💝

[@ratuadilFF]

Oh kata Allah. Nanti setelah scene ini habis ada yg mati. Allah juga menikmati seniku

[@bohemianwriter1]

Wouldn't mind the electrical charges and lightbolts at the end myself. Looks like hell of an acid trip.

[@Whadaa72]

They don't make movies like this anymore, everything has to be bigger and overdoing the obvious. Miss the adventure

[@SuperToughnut]

He sounds like Ren or Stimpy. Or Vincent Price.

[@williamcasey8791]

i think gene simmons should have played the krugen if he was bigger

[@radamesboscolo]

Pets halloween ❤

[@leewinters8245]

Now this is how you film a swordfight ! Suck it game of thrones .

[@alessandroguarrera2203]

Pause at 7:43

[@harrykadaras9459]

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.

[@yuisure6755]

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.

[@SubZerotheoneandonly2675]

Lord Raiden vs Mr Krabs

[@paulevans6076]

TING! TING! TING! TING! THWOPPP! TING! TING!

[@Darkovith]

Poor Kurgan, but he is a good boy, Why he had to die? T_T

[@WilliamMitchell-sc3fe]

Because of this scene right here, Connor MacLeod could have easily defeated Jacob Kell in Highlander 4!

[@ringo4419]

I saw the strings

[@garolstipock]

And he took his head al whilst donning classic 80's doeskin diving gloves... remember when those were a thing ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ?

[@chrisbystrak7967]

Connor kills Mr krabs.

[@George_Avgeris]

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

[@Highlander1518]

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.

[@DaveDeliDocFlame]

does anybody knows why kurgans eyes turned black right before his death?

[@leemday5731]

May be He's been playing with a little box called the Lamant configuration.??? ...it will tear you soul apart!!!!

[@Highlander1518]

Prosthetics.

[@madpetzz9749]

kurgan played too much. and paid the price . He was stronger from far.

[@JT-gi8rx]

Doesn’t make sense. Wouldn’t they be getting fried from the electricity? Also, wouldn’t the fall had broken their legs?

[@Highlander1518]

Did you watch the actual film?

[@lowkey621]

They seem to have an electricity immunity. That must have rapid bone healing

[@dasderdie5841]

Dude they are immortal warriors with fast healing. The only way to damage them OS decapitation

[@Euripides_Panz]

It would be a cruel irony if the immortal's healing were to abruptly cease just before receiving the prize. An ordinary mortal would be crippled or killed.

[@MonkPetite]

Looks like a old disaster movie where trains collide with sky scraper.. what a nuisance this was.

[@flywheel986]

Dat voice tho.....