Question 1

How did the filmmakers create the sparking sword effects in the fight scenes?

Accepted Answer

They attached wires from each sword down the actors' arms to a car battery, with one connected to the positive terminal and the other to the negative, causing an arc when the swords touched.

Question 2

Why did Queen end up recording more than one song for the movie?

Accepted Answer

After viewing footage, they were inspired to write more, with each band member composing songs for their favorite scenes, including Brian May writing 'Who Wants to Live Forever' on the cab ride home.

Question 3

What bet did Sean Connery make with the director during filming?

Accepted Answer

Connery bet director Russell Mulcahy that they wouldn't finish filming all his scenes in a week, but Mulcahy won the bet, with Connery earning $1 million for that week's work.

Question 4

What is the central conflict of Connor MacLeod's story?

Accepted Answer

He fought his first battle in the Scottish Highlands in 1536 and will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986, as he is immortal.

Question 5

Who plays the immortal warrior Connor MacLeod?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Lambert portrays the character Connor MacLeod.

Question 6

How did the filmmakers create the sword-sparking effect in the fight scenes?

Accepted Answer

They attached wires to each sword leading to a car battery—one to positive, one to negative—so when the swords touched, an arc created sparks.

Question 7

Why did Queen end up recording more than one song for the movie?

Accepted Answer

After viewing footage, each band member was inspired to compose songs for their favorite scenes, expanding beyond their original plan for just one song.

Question 8

What unusual bet did Sean Connery make with the director during filming?

Accepted Answer

Connery bet director Russell Mulcahy they couldn't film all his scenes in seven days due to his schedule, but Mulcahy won the bet.

Question 9

What is the central conflict of Connor MacLeod's story?

Accepted Answer

Connor MacLeod, an immortal, fights his first battle in 1536 Scottish Highlands and his greatest battle in 1986 New York City streets.

Question 10

Which actor apologized to religious figures after filming a confrontational church scene?

Accepted Answer

Clancy Brown apologized to the priest and nuns after filming The Kurgan's confrontation with MacLeod in the church, fearing his dialogue offended them.

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