Released in 1986 and directed by Russell Mulcahy, this fantasy-action hybrid introduced the notion that immortality is both a gift and a curse. Christopher Lambert's Highlander wanders through centuries of battle toward a final reckoning in modern New York against Clancy Brown's ferocious antagonist. Queen's music gives the film operatic sweep, while Sean Connery lends gravitas. This director's cut embraces the film's excesses, understanding that style is it's soul.