'Highlander' trivia and fun facts

Connor MacLeod was born in 1518.

Kurt Russell was originally cast as Conner MacLeod. But he later turned down the role after his girlfriend Goldie Shawn advised him to turn it down.

Russell Nash was born and died on October 22, 1945.

The film was originally going to take place in Washington D.C. rather than New York City.

William Hurt, Scott Glen, Peter Weller, David Keith,Sam Shepard and Ed Harris were also considered for the role of Conner Macleod.