Highlander II: The Quickening
“It's time for a new kind of magic.”
Synopsis
The Prize has been won. Connor MacLeod is mortal... Now an old man on the verge of death, memories of his past on the planet Zeist resurface, where a vengeful enemy, General Katana, plots to destroy him once and for all.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-23
Top Cast
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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
Pete Antico
Corda
Peter Bucossi
Reno
Peter Bromilow
Joe
Jeff Altman
Doctor
Allan Rich
Allan Neyman
Diana Rossi
Virginia
Karin Drexler
Brenda
Matt Johnston
Cobalt Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$34M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.46x
-$18.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Bellwood
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- Highlander II: The Quickening
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $34M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.6M
- Production Studios
- Davis-Panzer Productions, Harat Investments, Lamb Bear Entertainment, Interstar, Highlander Productions, J&M Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mulcahy
Peter Bellwood, Brian Clemens, Gregory Widen, William N. Panzer
Stewart Copeland
Phil Meheux, Jamie Thompson
Hubert de La Bouillerie, Anthony Redman
Peter S. Davis, William N. Panzer
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mulcahy
Director
Peter Bellwood
Screenplay
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Hubert de La Bouillerie
Editor
Peter S. Davis
Producer
Anthony Redman
Editor
William N. Panzer
Producer
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highlander II: The Quickening
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What is Highlander II: The Quickening about?
The Prize has been won. Connor MacLeod is mortal... Now an old man on the verge of death, memories of his past on the planet Zeist resurface, where a vengeful enemy, General Katana, plots to destroy him once and for all.
Who directed Highlander II: The Quickening?
Highlander II: The Quickening was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Who stars in Highlander II: The Quickening?
The principal cast of Highlander II: The Quickening includes Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside, John C. McGinley.
When was Highlander II: The Quickening released and how long is it?
Highlander II: The Quickening was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Highlander II: The Quickening?
Highlander II: The Quickening had a reported production budget of $34M and grossed $15.6M at the worldwide box office (0.46 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Highlander II: The Quickening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Highlander II: The Quickening was composed by Stewart Copeland.
Is Highlander II: The Quickening based on a book or true story?
Highlander II: The Quickening is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Gregory Widen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Highlander II: The Quickening?
Highlander II: The Quickening holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).