Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
It's time for a new kind of magic.
In the year 2024, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed, and it's up to MacLeod and Ramirez to set things right. Opposition comes from both the planet Zeist (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone. Also, flashbacks show the story behind MacLeod and Ramirez's exile from Zeist.
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: January 13, 1991
Cast
- Christopher Lambert - Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
- Sean Connery - Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez
- Virginia Madsen - Louise Marcus
- Michael Ironside - Gen. Katana
- John C. McGinley - David Blake
- Phillip Brock - Cabbie
- Rusty Schwimmer - Drunk
- Ed Trucco - Jimmy
- Steven Grives - Hamlet
- Jimmy Murray - Horatio
Screenplay
- Gregory Widen (Characters)
- Peter Bellwood (Screenplay)
- Brian Clemens (Story)
- William N. Panzer (Story)
Music: Stewart Copeland
Cinematography: Phil Meheux
Editing: Anthony Redman, Hubert de La Bouillerie
Production: Davis-Panzer Productions, Harat Investments, Lamb Bear Entertainment, Interstar, Highlander Productions, J&M Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $34M
Box Office: $16M
Original Language: en
Themes
Sword and Sorcery Epics, Sword of Destiny and Heroic Quest, Martial Arts and Action, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Action-Packed Excitement
Keywords
new york city, martial arts, immortality, scotland, sword fight, fictional war, dark fantasy, warrior, action hero, sword and sorcery, supernatural power, good versus evil
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Highlander II: The Quickening about?
- In the year 2024, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed, and it's up to MacLeod and Ramirez to set things right. Opposition comes from both the planet Zeist (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone. Also, flashbacks show the story behind MacLeod and Ramirez's exile from Zeist.
- Who directed Highlander II: The Quickening?
- Highlander II: The Quickening was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
- Who stars in Highlander II: The Quickening?
- Highlander II: The Quickening stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside, John C. McGinley, Phillip Brock.
- How long is Highlander II: The Quickening?
- Highlander II: The Quickening has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Highlander II: The Quickening?
- Highlander II: The Quickening is a Fantasy, Action, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of Highlander II: The Quickening?
- Highlander II: The Quickening had a budget of $34M.
- How much did Highlander II: The Quickening gross?
- Highlander II: The Quickening grossed $16M worldwide.
- Where was Highlander II: The Quickening produced?
- Highlander II: The Quickening was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Highlander II: The Quickening?
- The themes of Highlander II: The Quickening include: Sword and Sorcery Epics, Sword of Destiny and Heroic Quest, Martial Arts and Action, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Action-Packed Excitement.