Highlander Movie Poster Sean Connery Ramirez

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Sean Connery takes to the sword as an engaging immortal known as Juan Ramirez from the film Highlander. Highlander is a 1986 fantasy film directed by Russell Mulcahy and based on a story by Gregory Widen. It stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and Roxanne Hart. The film depicts the climax of an ages-old battle between immortal warriors, depicted through interwoven past and present day storylines. Despite having enjoyed little success in its initial U.S. release, the cult film launched Lambert to stardom and inspired a franchise that included film sequels, television spin-offs, and an upcoming remake. The film’s tagline, “There can be only one”, has carried on throughout the franchise, as have the songs provided for the film by Queen. Sean Connery plays Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez. Ramírez appoints himself Macleod’s tutor in the ways of being Immortal, their pursuit of The Prize, and the rules of an age-old “Game,” which will end when the few who remain participate in “The Gathering,” noting that “in the end, there can be only one.” Immortals can only die by decapitation and can only avoid battle on holy ground. Ramírez later explains that his own name is just his current alias, being Egyptian by birth. He adopted it while serving as Chief Metallurgist for Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (also King of Spain between 1516-1556). His sword is a katana he received in Japan in 593 B.C.,made by his (then) father-in-law Masamune. Masamune, a genius far ahead of his time in the forging of swords, was the father of Princess Shakiko, Ramírez’s third wife. Ramírez also takes it upon himself to improve Macleod’s swordsmanship, which he declares is “no better than that of a clumsy child.”

Near mint condition.