UK, USA, 1990
91m, 109m (Director’s Cut)
35mm film, Eastmancolor, 2.35:1
Dolby Stereo, English
A British/American science fiction film directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Plot Summary
In the year 2024, The ozone layer has been destroyed and the Earth is being protected by a hi-tech shield created by the now aged Highlander Connor Macleod. But it seems that the Immortals are really aliens from the planet Zeist and Macleod and Ramirez were exiled by the villainous General Katana, who now arrives on Earth looking to kill Macleod and a newly reborn Ramirez…
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
© 1990 Harat Investments Ltd
Ziad El-Khoury & Jean Luc Defait in association with Lamb Bear Entertainment present a Davis/Panzer production. A film by Russell Mulcahy
Executive Producers: Guy Collins, Mario Sotela
Produced by: Peter S. Davis, William Panzer
Co-Producers: Alejandro Sessa, Robin Clark
Line Producers: Jack Cummins, Chris Chrisafis
Associate Producers: Stephen Kay, Mari Provenzano
Screenplay by: Peter Bellwood
Story by: Brian Clemens, William Panzer
Based on Characters Created by: Gregory Widen
Director of Photography: Phil Meheux
Edited by: Hubert C. de la Bouillerie, Anthony Redman
Music by: Stewart Copeland
Production Mixer: Ed White
Costume Designer: Deborah Everton
Chief Makeup Artist: Paul Engelen
Chief Hairdresser: Barry Richardson
Special Aging Makeup Created by: Greg Cannom
Special Effects Designer: John Richardson
Visual Effects Designer: Sam Nicholson
Visual Effects: Stargate Films
Production Designer: Roger Hall
Casting: Fern Chapion, Pamela Baker, Sue Swan
Highlander II was shot on location in Argentina
Cast
Christopher Lambert (MacLeod)
Virginia Madsen (Louise)
Michael Ironside (Katana)
Sean Connery (Ramírez)
John C. McGinley (Blake)
Allan Rich (Neyman)
Phil Brock (cabbie)
Rusty Schwimmer (drunk)
Ed Trucco (Jimmy)
Stephen Grives (Hamlet)
Jimmy Murray (Horatio)
Pete Antico (Corda)
Peter Bucossi (Reno)
Peter Bromilow (Joe)
Jeff Altman (doctor)
Diana Rossi (Virginia)
Randall Newsome (Max guard)
Karin Drexler (Brenda)
Max Berliner (Charlie)
Eduardo Sapac (Holt)
Alternative Titles
Duelo Imortal – Parte II – Portugal
Hegylakó 2 – Hungary
A hegylakó visszatér – Hungary
Highlander – Le retour – France
Highlander 2 – det endelige opgør – Denmark
Highlander 2 – Slovenia
Highlander 2: Yomigaeru senshi – Japan
Highlander II – Die Rückkehr – Germany
Highlander II – paluu – Finland
Highlander II, il ritorno – Italy
Highlander II: The Renegade Version – Director’s Cut title
Los inmortales II – Spain
Niesmiertelny II – Poland
Links
Sequel to
Highlander (1986)
Sequels
Highlander (1992-1998)
Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994)
Highlander: The Adventure Begins (1994)
Highlander: The Animated Series (1994-1995)
Highlander: The Raven (1998)
Highlander: Endgame (2000)
Highlander: The Source (2003)
Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007)
References
Periodicals
- Interzone no.50 (August 91) p.31 – review (by Nick Lowe)
- Première February 1991 p.15 – review (by Jean-Jacques Bernard)
- Strange Adventures no.54 (vol.5 no.6 June 1994) pp.8-9 – illustrated review (by William D. Andrews)
- Studio February 1991 p.13 – review (by Marc Esposito)
Books
- The Films of the Nineties: A Complete, Qualitative Filmography of Over 3000 Feature-Length English Language Films, Theatrical and Video-Only, Released Between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 1999 by Robert A. Nowlan and Gwendolyn L. Nowlan p.250
- Horror and Science Fiction Films IV by Donald C. Willis pp.231-232 – credits
- Sci-Fi Now’s 80s Sci-fi Almanac: Complete Movie Guide 1980-1989 pp.168-175 – illustrated article
- Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Film Sequels, Series, and Remakes by Kim R. Holston and Tom Winchester pp.261-263 – credits, review
- Shakespeares after Shakespeare: An Encyclopedia of the Bard in Mass Media and Popular Culture Volume One by Richard Burt (ed.) pp.165-166 – credits, note (Film Spin-offs and Citations: Entries play by play by Douglas Lanier)
- Variety Science-Fiction Movies by Julian Brown (ed.) pp.53-54 – credits, review
