So I was doing some packing today, and I had the commentary playing on my director’s cut DVD of Highlander. Great movie. Anyway, it was mentioned that one of the early drafts of the film had the final battle playing out on the Statue of Liberty. I was curious about what other changes may have occurred from the early draft, so my google search turned up this version: this very early version, assuming it’s authentic. The big change? It’s set in Washington, D.C.: and Connor wins the Prize in the Jefferson Memorial.
Now, a.) I don’t know if this is authentic, and b.) It’s clearly a very early rough sketch, and the final product — not without its flaws — is so far superior to be almost unbelievable.
I never watched Highlander … but now I’m intrigued.
Comment by losrulz — May 18, 2008 @ 3:46 pm