Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)

In the future, Highlander Connor MacLeod must prevent the destruction of Earth under an anti-ozone shield.

Director:

Russell Mulcahy

Writers:

Gregory Widen (characters), Brian Clemens (story)

Stars:

Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Lambert	...	MacLeod
Sean Connery	...	Ramírez
Virginia Madsen	...	Louise
Michael Ironside	...	Katana
Allan Rich	...	Neyman
John C. McGinley	...	Blake
Phillip Brock	...	Cabbie (as Phil Brock)
Rusty Schwimmer	...	Drunk
Ed Trucco	...	Jimmy
Steven Grives	...	Hamlet (as Stephen Grives)
Jimmy Murray	...	Horatio
Pete Antico	...	Corda
Peter Bucossi	...	Reno
Peter Bromilow	...	Joe
Jeff Altman	...	Doctor

Storyline

The second "Highlander" movie, again with Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. It's the year 2024 and all the ozone above Earth has gone. To protect people from dying, MacLeod helped in the construction of a giant "shield", several years ago. But, since there isn't left anyone Immortal after MacLeod's victory in the previous film, he has stopped being an Immortal himself. Now he is just an old man, until one day some other Immortals arrive on our planet. You see, the Immortals come from another planet...

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Plot Keywords:

horatio character | immortal | katana | planet | highlander | 

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Taglines:

It's time for a new kind of magic.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, and some sexuality and language

Details

Official Sites:

Davis-Panzer

Country:

UK France

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Highlander 2

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,982,370 (United Kingdom), 18 April 1991, Limited Release

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,280,490, 3 November 1991, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$15,556,340

Company Credits

Production Co:

Davis-Panzer Productions, Harat Investments, Lamb Bear Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min 109 min (director's cut) 86 min (DVD) 100 min (theatrical) 100 min (theatrical)

Sound Mix:

Dolby DTS (director's cut)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

No blue screen or special effects were used for the hoverboard fight sequence. Christopher Lambert wore wires and harnesses, set up by the team behind the flying sequences in Superman (1978).

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Goofs

When the subway car is speeding out of control, a quick shot shows an obvious dummy blowing around.

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Quotes

David Blake: Oh, I think I've had enough of you. Goodbye, Attila.

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Connections

Followed by Highlander: The Final Dimension (1994)

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Soundtracks

Here We Go
Performed by Notorious
Produced by Robin George

User Reviews

McCloud from Outer Space

All true Highlander fans will simply not acknowledge the existence of Highlander 2, wih good reason: Planet Zeist.

if you were to see part 2 and not the Original, it would be ok, cuz it would make sense in its own way. H1 and H2 are effectively unrelated films. But Highlander was quite an original story. H2, unfortunately, is a bit goofy and out of sync. Quite laughable in its own way.

If you want a good laugh, check it out. It's high cheese. If you're a Highlander purist, it DOESN'T EXIST. The intention was probably good, trying to show the aftermath of McCloud's mistakes after winning the original "tournament", but the premise is ruined by Planet Zeist, and Michael Ironside is just rehashing the Kurgen. He's a bit funnier in the villain role, but it doesn't save the movie from being silly