Highlander (1986) - Quotes

Centuries-Old Existence Explored in Highlander

Taglines: He was born centuries ago.

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The Battle for Supremacy Begins Tonight

Taglines: Tonight they will battle. Tomorrow there will be only one

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Maintain Your Composure Amidst Chaos

Taglines: Don't lose your head.

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The Concept of Uniqueness in Existence

Taglines: There can be only one.

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The Journey of Connor MacLeod, Immortal Warrior

Taglines: [[1536; [1986] He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in ]. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in ]. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.

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The Passage of Time in Highlander

Kastagir: It seems like a hundred years.

Connor: It's been a hundred years.

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A Birthday Exchange Among Rivals

Connor: [lighting votive candle in a church; sits in a pew] For you, my bonny Heather. Happy Birthday. And you Juan Ramírez, take care of her, you overdressed haggis.

Kurgan: [approaching from behind] Kastagir is gone. Only you and I remain.

Connor: Nice to see you, Kurgan. Who cut your hair?

Kurgan: I am in disguise. This way no one will recognize me.

Connor: I do. What do you want?

Kurgan: [leers profanely at passing nuns] Your head… and the Prize. Watch. Happy Halloween, ladies! Nuns. No sense of humor.

Connor: [noting the Kurgan's scar] Ramírez's blade did not cut deeply enough. He was right about you. You're slime.

Kurgan: [laughs; Connor stares at him; Connor grabs his collar] Ramírez was an effete snob! He died on his knees. I took his head and raped his woman before his blood was even cold! I see. Ramírez lied. She was not his woman. She was your woman, and she never told you. I wonder why. Perhaps I gave her something you never could and secretly she yearned for my return. Holy ground, Highlander! Remember what Ramírez taught you.

Connor: You can't stay in here forever!

Kurgan: You are weak, Highlander. You will always be weaker than I.

Connor: [grabbing the Kurgan's throat] I'll be out front.

Kurgan: [laughs] Goodbye, MacLeod. We will meet soon enough.

Father Rainey: This is a house of God. People are trying to pray. You're disturbing them.

Kurgan: He cares about these helpless mortals?

Rainey: Of course He does. He died for our sins.

Kurgan: [stands; licks Rainey's hand and walks out] That shall be His undoing. Father, forgive me! I am a worm. I have something to say! It's better to burn out than to fade away!

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Confronting Loneliness in a Longtime Relationship

Rachel: Would you listen to me for one moment please? You can't hide your feelings from me. I've known you too long.

Connor: What feelings?

Rachel: How about loneliness?

Connor: I'm not lonely. I've got everything I need right here.

Rachel: No, you don't. You refuse to let anyone love you.

Connor: Love is for poets. You're such a romantic, Rachel. You always were.

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The Mystery of Survival and Magic

Rachel: [after Connor is shot] You're alive. Why didn't you die?

Connor: [stands and grabs SS officer's weapon] Hey, it's a kind of magic.

SS officer: Du solltest tot sein! (You should be dead!)

Connor: Move!

SS officer: Nein! Zuerst musst mich erschiessen! (No! You must shoot me first!)

Connor: [laughs; shoots him dead; to Rachel] Whatever you say, Jack. You're the master race. Let's go!

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Expressions of Love and Commitment

Heather: My beautiful man. My husband.

Connor: I am that, my love.

Heather: I've never really known—

Connor: What?

Heather: —why you stayed.

Connor: Because I love you as much now as the first day we met.

Heather: And I love you. I don't want to die. I want to stay with you forever.

Connor: I want that too.

Heather: Will you do something for me, Connor?

Connor: What, blossom?

Heather: In the years to come will you light a candle and remember me on my birthday?

Connor: Aye, love. I will.

Heather: I wanted to have your children.

Connor: They would have been strong and fine.

Heather: Don't see me, Connor. Let me die in peace. Where are we?

Connor: [sees Heather die in his arms] We're in the highlands. Where else? Darting down the mountainside, the sun is shining. It's not cold. You've got your sheepskins on and the boots I made for you. Good night, my bonny Heather.

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A Clash of Rivalry and Fate

Kurgan: [after running Ramírez through] Ah, hurts? Who is the woman?

Ramírez: She's mine.

Kurgan: [Ramírez spits in his face; beheads Ramírez] Ah, not for much longer! Tonight you sleep in Hell! There can be only one!

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Strength and Wit in Battle

Kurgan: You cannot win, Ramírez. I am the strongest.

Ramírez: My cut has improved your voice!

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A Call to Connor in Highlander

Heather: [laughs] Connor!

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A Conversation About Haggis and Identity

Connor: You look like a woman, you stupid haggis!

Ramírez: Haggis? What is haggis?

Connor: Sheep's stomach, stuffed with meat and barley.

Ramírez: And what do you do with it?

Connor: You eat it!

Ramírez: That's revolting!

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Crossroads of Identity and Location

Lt. Moran: [presenting a photo; Connor shakes his head] You ever see this guy before, Nash? Name's Vasilek. Polish national. Had his head chopped off in New Jersey two nights ago. You ever get over to New Jersey, Nash?

Connor / "Russell Nash: Not if I can help it.

Garfield: You talk funny, Nash. Where you from?

Connor: Lots of different places.

Moran: You're an antique dealer, right?

Connor: Yes.

Moran: [places sword on the table] Okay. What's that?

Connor: A sword?

Garfield: Wise up, smart-ass!

Moran: It's a Toledo Salamanca broadsword, worth about a million bucks.

Connor: So?

Moran: So you wanna hear a theory?

Connor: Mmm-hmm.

Moran: You went down to that garage to buy this sword from that guy. What's his name?

Connor: I don't know. You tell me.

Moran: Okay. His name is Iman Fasil, and you fought about the price and cut off his head.

Connor: [Det. Bedsoe laughs] Wanna hear another theory? This Fasil was so upset about the lousy wrestling tonight, he went down to the garage and in a fit of depression, cut off his own head.

Moran: That's not funny, Walt.

Garfield: You a faggot, Nash?

Connor: Why, Garfield? You cruising for a piece of ass?

Garfield: I'll tell you what happened, Russell. You went down to the garage for a blowjob. Just didn't wanna pay for it.

Connor: [Garfield punches him and they fight] You are sick!

Moran: Hey, hey! hey! Stop that!

Det. Bedsoe: What you doing? What are you, crazy?

Moran: Break it up! That's enough! Cut it out!

Connor: Am I under arrest?

Moran: Not yet.

Connor: [leaves] Then we're through.

Moran: Nash, we're just getting started!

Stay Calm to Avoid Fatal Consequences

Juan Sanchez Villalobos Ramírez: Don't lose your temper. If your head comes away from your neck, it's over.

Critique of a Clumsy Attack

Juan Sanchez Villalobos Ramírez: Crude and slow, clansman. Your attack was no better than that of a clumsy child!

The Limitations of Strength and Skill

Juan Sanchez Villalobos Ramírez: Sometimes, MacLeod, the sharpest blade is not enough.

A Humorous Apology from Connor MacLeod

Connor MacLeod: [chuckles] I apologize for calling your wife a bloated warthog and I bid you good day!

Identity and Heritage in Highlander

Connor MacLeod: [[1518; [immortal] I am Connor MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod. I was born in ] in the village of Glenfinnan on the shores of Loch Shiel. And I am ].