It was coproduced by rysher distribution in the united states, gaumont television in france, reteitalia in italy, rtl plus in germany, and amuse video in japan. The quickening as well as a popular television series. Links buy from cd and go to the internet movie database laserdisc database buy posters from buy posters from moviegoods. The quickening 1991, een film van russell mulcahy met christopher lambert, sean connery, michael ironside, virginia madsen, john. Continuing from highlander, connor macleod is now mortal. Opposition comes from both the planet ziest macleod and ramirezs homeworld. Christopher lambert and allan rich in highlander ii sean connery and christopher lambert in.
Starring christopher lambert, sean connery, virginia madsen. This special edition of highlander ii originally highlander ii. The series, part of the highlander franchise, consisted of 22 episodes produced between 1992 and 1993, 1 and began airing on october 3, 1992 in broadcast syndication. If howard hawks once said a good movie is made up of three great scenes and no bad scenes, then highlander 2. Christopher lambert and allan rich in highlander ii sean connery and. Uploaded on 52410 will macleod and ramirez defeat the nefarious general katana, bring down the planetary shield, and return as conquering heroes to zeist. The quickening is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
Various music from and inspired by the film highlander ii. I mean, it read as if it had been written by a thirteenyearold boy. The quickening, also directed by russell mulcahy, was released on november 1, 1991. Starring christopher lambert, sean connery, virginia madsen, michael ironside, john c.
Ozone depletion, time travel and corporate greed are at the core of all the thrilling twists and turns in this stylish action sequel. When he reached the gates of paris, darius encountered a holy man, the oldest immortal at that time, who tried to protect the city. Rapidgator highlander ii the quickening 1991 1080p. The quickening begins in 1999 when connor solves the problem of an. The fifth season of the american dramaadventure television series highlander began airing 23 september 1996 and finished on 19 may 1997. Russell mulcahy returned as director and christopher lambert and sean connery reprised their roles. But, since there isnt anyone left whos immortal after macleods.
The quickening is the 1991 followup to 1986s highlander. Following that, were back to earth in the year 2024. In an interview, adrian paul stated that when he saw the poster of highlander ii. An attempt to explain the origin of the immortals was made in the theatrical version of highlander ii. The quickening begins in 1999 when connor solves the problem of an everdepleting ozone layer on the earth by devising a giant shield around the entire planet.
The following weapons were used in the film highlander. The quickening 1991 full movie kaiajauajahanana nababahanahjaka ron white shittin in the street its vegas, baby duration. Also, flashbacks show the story behind macleod and ramirezs exile from ziest. Highlander ii the quickening 1991 1080p bluray x264 japhson. Beheading a character known as an immortal produces a powerful energy release from their body called a quickening. Tadinya ncis season 114 ada di list sekarang nggaada, lethal weapon 3. The final dimension as well as a tv show in its fifth season and an animated cartoon, the time was ripe in 1995 to reassess the first sequel. From scanners 1981 to the tv series v 19834 to total recall 1990. Connor macleod lambert, an alien from a distant planet. The fourth season of the american dramaadventure television series highlander began. Ozone depletion, time travel and corporate greed are at the core of all the thrilling twists and. Highlander ii the quickening 1991multi subs tbs 0 0 7 years ago 4. The ozone layer is rapidly thinning and scientists predict it will be gone within months. Christopher lambert as highlander connor macleod returned for the sequel along with sean connery another highlander named juan sanchez villalobos ramirez.
The quickening, highlander ii, highlander 2, highlander ii. The quickening is a 1991 frenchamericanargentine science fiction action film directed by russell mulcahy and starring christopher lambert, sean connery, virginia madsen and michael ironside. Rare uk theatrical trailer for the film, taken from the original french dvd, apparently taken from a vhs source. Now an old man on the verge of death, memories deep within him surface and remind him of his past in the planet zeist, where a vengeful enemy, general katana, plots to destroy him once and for all. The renegade version, highlander 2 le retour, highlander 2. In the year 2025, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed. Wherever science fiction fans gather, in decades and generations to come, this film will be remembered in hushed tones as one of the immortal low.
These changes along with the extra footage allow the movie to follow the plot of the original highlander movie. Highlander 2 the quickening planet zeist flashback duration. Highlander ii the quickening audiences unfamiliar with the first film will be hard put to follow the action from a story by brian clemens as it incoherently hops about in time and space. The quickening soundtrack from 1991, composed by various artists, stewart copeland. A mortal doctor who was duncans girlfriend in the third season. The second highlander movie, again with christopher lambert and sir sean connery. The american version of highlander ii failed at the boxoffice but with the growth of the highlander franchise, including a second sequel called highlander iii. The quickening 1991, which revealed that immortals are aliens from the planet zeist. Then, it heads off to the planet zeist 500 years before. Virginia madsen and michael ironside joined the cast for this installment.
The quickening is a phenomenon in the highlander films and television series. The renegade version, in which the immortals are from earth, but. The quickening dvd and bluray release date, trailer and movie stats. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. On the other hand, maybe thats too high a price to pay.
It is the second installment to the highlander film series, and it was released on 12 april 1991 in the united kingdom and 1 november 1991, in the united states. The quickening is a 1991 film, set in the future, in which highlander connor macleod must prevent the destruction of earth under an antiozone shield. The quickening movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Its the year 2024 and all the ozone above earth has gone. In addition to the extra footage, the renegade version of highlander ii features a different sequence of events, providing continuity lacking from the theatrical release. Highlander ii the quickening 1991 multi subs tbs 0 0 8 years ago 4.
To protect people from dying, macleod helped in the construction of a giant shield, several years ago. The quickening is probably one of the worst films ever. Its a kind of magic in the year 2025, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed. The quickening is a 1991 american science fiction action film directed by russell mulcahy and starring christopher lambert, sean connery, virginia madsen, and michael ironside. Yet this was edited out of the directors cut of the film made in 1995, highlander ii. The film was heavily criticized for its incongruities with the previous film and several recut. Highlander ii like youve never seen or heard before.
Highlander ii was shot almost entirely in argentina in the late 1980s, after the countrys economy crashed, and right. The quickening definitely doesnt qualify for such a title. Its 2024 and macleod christopher lambert and ramirez sean connery are back to save planet earth. Sequel in which the former 16th century scottish immortal saves the world from ozone depletion and fights off assassins from another planet. The quickening begins in 1999 when connor solves the problem. In the first season of highlander, the immortal priest darius was introduced as an ancient warlord who led an army across europe. Highlander ii the quickening soundtrack cd details and availability. Nov, 2011 original theatrical trailer for the 1991 film highlander ii. Wherever science fiction fans gather, in decades and generations to come, this film will be remembered in hushed tones as one of the immortal low points of the genre.
Its the year 2024, and all of the ozone above earth is gone. The quickening 1991, he was going to do something with it and eventually was cast as duncan macleod in the television series. It is up to macleod and rameriz to set things right. Macleod is involved in the game, an ongoing battle during which all immortals have to behead each other until only one is left. Mar 17, 2020 like an uncut diamond, this is highlander ii. The quickening is a 1991 scifi thriller directed by russell mulcahy, staring sean connery, virgina madsen, and christopher lambert. Highlander has since gained cult status and would spawn several sequels including 1991 s highlander ii. The quickening is een amerikaanse actiefilm uit 1991 onder regie van russell mulcahy. Opposition comes from both the planet ziest macleod and ramirezs homeworld and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone. Highlander internet movie firearms database guns in. The quickening 1991 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability.
Its 2024 and macleodchristopher lambert and ramirezsean connery are back to save planet earth. The series episodes the first season of the international fantasy series highlander. Highlander iii loreena mckennitt bonny portmore highlander scenes duration. The lead cast member of the television series, adrian paul, explained, the quickening is the receiving of all the power and knowledge another immortal has obtained throughout hisher life. The series is a fantasy science fiction actionadventure television series featuring duncan macleod adrian paul of the scottish clan macleod, as the eponymous highlander. I make no secret of the fact that i think the highlander is the greatest action film ever made. At the end of highlander, juan ramirez sean connery died and connor. Highlander ii il ritorno directors cut 1991, bdmux 1080p. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. The second highlander movie, again with christopher lambert and sean connery. The tv series is sometimes really good, and by sometimes, i pretty much mean season 4. The quickening the characters of the quickening a highlander rpg. The quickening 1991 trivia 66 add new michael ironside recalled his experiences on this movie.
Action, adventure, fantasy, scifi, thriller description. The film mainly takes place in 2024, with flashbacks to events in 1999, and also a. Awesome swordfights might awesome score by queen, people. The quickening is the most hilariously incomprehensible movie ive seen in many a long day a movie almost awesome in its badness. Highlander trilogy highlander highlander the quickening highlander the sorcerer high lander highlander ii. Win and season 4 of the charming childrens series tumble leaf. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies. Original theatrical trailer for the 1991 film highlander ii. That being said, i personally found a lot to like amidst the rubble of its. They reworked much of the backgrounds and that puke. January 2, 2018 action, adventure, fantasy 4 comments.
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