The massive success of Highlander launched the careers of Christopher Lambert and Clancy Brown. Eventually, it spawned a couple of sequels (of far inferior quality), a solid syndicated TV series, and an upcoming reboot starring Henry Cavill. Gregory Widen, then a UCLA student, dreamed up Connor MacLeod while he was still in school, penning the script as a class project. He was unaware that he was creating what would become his magnum opus and a landmark film in the fantasy genre. As dumb as it sounds, Highlander and Fifty Shades of Grey have a lot in common.
This Obscure 48-Year-Old Ridley Scott Gem Was the Inspiration for 'Highlander'

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