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    Highlander 2 AKA Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)

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    It's a kind of magic.

    Director: Russell Mulcahy

    OVERALL: Draw

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    R0 Australia - Avenue One
    R0 Australia - MRA Entertainment - Special Edition
    R0 France - StudioCanal/Universal StudioCanal Video - Highlander Trilogie
    R1 America - Republic - Renegade Version
    R1 America - Lions Gate Home Entertainment - Special Edition
    R2 France - TF1 Video
    R2 Holland - Dutch Filmworks
    R2 Holland - Dutch FilmWorks - Special Edition
    R2 Italy - Filmauro Home Video
    R2 Portugal - Lusomundo - Special Edition
    R2 Sweden - Atlantic Film
    R2 Sweden - Atlantic Film
    R2 United Kingdom - Entertainment In Video

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    R0 Australia - Avenue One

  • Extras:
    Biographies for:
    - Virginia Madsen (Actress - 3 pages)
    - Christophe Lambert (Actor - 6 pages)
    - Michael Ironside (Actor - 3 pages)
    Filmographies for:
    - Virginia Madsen (Actress)
    - Christophe Lambert (Actor)
    - Michael Ironside (Actor)
    Photo gallery (17 pictures)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.33:1
  • Picture Format:
    Non-Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Reported to have VHS-like picture quality.
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    R0 Australia - MRA Entertainment
    Special Edition

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie
    Deleted scenes (5:49)
    Theatrical trailer (0:52)

    DISC TWO
    "Seduced by Argentina" documentary (50:04)
    "Shadow of Darkness" featurette (5:50)
    "Behind the Scenes Look" featurette (23:55)
    "Redemption of Highlander II" featurette (13:46)
    "The Music of Highlander II" featurette (9:04)
    "The Fabric of Highlander II" featurette (10:05)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.40:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case


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    R0 France - StudioCanal/Universal StudioCanal Video - Highlander Trilogie

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *"Highlander" movie

    DISC TWO
    *"Highlander II" movie

    DISC THREE
    *"Highlander III" movie
    Filmographies for
    - Andrew Morahan (Director - 1 page)
    - Christophe Lambert (Actor - 3 pages)
    - Mario Van Peebles (Actor - 2 pages)
    - Deborah Unger (Actress - 2 pages)
    Photo gallery (10 pictures)
  • Subtitles:
    French
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.33:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
    French Dolby Digital 5.1
    French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Special Case
  • Notes:
    NTSC/PAL conversion.
    Comes in a 3-Disc Digi-Pack in a slipcase.
    Case incorrectly states the disc as coded R2.
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    R1 America - Republic - Renegade Version

  • Commentaries:
    Audio commentary by director Russell Mulcahy and producers William N. Panzer and Peter S. Davis
  • Extras:
    "Highlander 2: To Be or Not to Be... a Sequel?" featurette (17:57)
    "Production" photo gallery
  • Subtitles:
    English and Spanish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Non-Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    THX certified.


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    R1 America - Lions Gate Home Entertainment
    Special Edition

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie
    "Deconstruction of Highlander II" interactive bonus view feature (21:43)

    DISC TWO
    "Seduced by Argentina" documentary (50:03)
    "Shadow of Darkness" featurette (5:51)
    "Redemption of Highlander II" featurette (13:46)
    "The Music of Highlander II" featurette (9:05)
    "The Fabric of Highlander II" featurette (10:07)
    "Cannes Film Festival" featurette (9:29)
    6 Deleted scenes (5:48)
    Theatrical trailer (0:52)
  • Subtitles:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS-ES 5.1 Matrix
    English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case
  • UPC Number:
    017153148275
  • Notes:
    Comes in a cardboard slipcase.
    The disc also contains English Closed Captions.
    Remastered high-definition transfer.


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    R2 France - TF1 Video

  • Extras:
    Filmographies for:
    - Christophe Lambert (Actor)
    - Sean Connery (Actor)
    - Virginia Madsen (Actress)
    - Russell Mulcahy (Director)
    Theatrical trailer (1:47)
  • Subtitles:
    French (FORCED on the English soundtrack)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.38:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    French Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    French title: "Highlander II: Le Retour".
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    R2 Holland - Dutch Filmworks

  • Extras:
    Biographies for:
    - Christophe Lambert (Actor - 2 pages)
    - Sean Connery (Actor - 7 pages)
    - Russell Mulcahy (Director - 1 page)
    "Highlander 2: To Be or Not to Be... a Sequel?" featurette (17:18)
    "Production" photo slideshow (5 pictures)
  • Subtitles:
    Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Also available in a triple pack with "Highlander 3" and "Highlander 4".
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    R2 Holland - Dutch FilmWorks
    Special Edition

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie
    Start-up/Bonus trailers for "The Aviator" (2:42), "The Exorcist" (1:22), "White Noise" (1:50) and "A Sound Or Thunder" (1:57)

    DISC TWO
    "Seduced by Argentina" documentary (50:04)
    "Behind The Scenes Look" featurette (23:55)
    "Redemption of Highlander II" featurette (13:44)
    "The Music of Highlander II" featurette (9:03)
    "The Fabric of Highlander II" featurette (10:05)
    6 Deleted scenes (5:47)
    Photo gallery (15 pictures)
    "Shadow of Darkness" featurette (5:47)
    "Cannes Film Festival" featurette (9:28)
    Theatrical trailer (0:51)
    Bonus trailers for "The Osterman Weekend" (2:47), "Underworld" (2:20), "Immortals" (2:01) and "Ginger Snaps III" (1:37)
  • Subtitles:
    Dutch
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Digi-Pack

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    R2 Italy - Filmauro Home Video

  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.16:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
    Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
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    R2 Portugal - Lusomundo
    Special Edition

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Movie
    "Deconstruction of Highlander II" interactive bonus view feature (21:43)

    DISC TWO
    "Seduced by Argentina" documentary (50:03)
    "Shadow of Darkness" featurette (5:51)
    "Redemption of Highlander II" featurette (13:46)
    "The Music of Highlander II" featurette (9:05)
    "The Fabric of Highlander II" featurette (10:07)
    "Cannes Film Festival" featurette (9:29)
    6 Deleted scenes (5:48)
    Theatrical trailer (0:52)
  • Subtitles:
    Portuguese
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS-ES 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Comes in a slipcase.
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    R2 Sweden - Atlantic Film

  • Extras:
    Biographies for:
    - Christophe Lambert (Actor - 2 pages)
    - Sean Connery (Actor - 3 pages)
    - Russell Mulcahy (Director - 1 page)
    "Highlander II Director's Cut" trailer (1:44)
  • Subtitles:
    Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.25:1
  • Picture Format:
    Non-Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    NTSC/PAL conversion.
    Re-released four times with identical specifications, but with different covers.
    Case incorrectly states the aspect ratio as 2.35:1 and the running time as 145min on the first two releases.
    Subtitles are available for both 4:3 and 16:9 TV sets.
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    R2 Sweden - Atlantic Film

  • Extras:
    Biographies for:
    - Christophe Lambert (Actor - 2 pages)
    - Sean Connery (Actor - 7 pages)
    Filmography for director Russell Mulcahy (1 page)
    "Highlander 2: To Be or Not to Be... a Sequel?" featurette (17:59)
    Photo gallery (5 pictures)
  • Subtitles:
    Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.30:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    NTSC/PAL conversion.
    Re-released twice with identical specifications, but with different covers.
    Case incorrectly states Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish subtitles only on the second release.
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    R2 United Kingdom - Entertainment In Video

  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.33:1
  • Picture Format:
    Non-Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case


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    OVERALL: Draw

    US theatrical version:
    - The French edition is the only one offering this version of the movie in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio and with an anamorphic transfer, but do note it has forced French subtitles.

    European theatrical version:
    - The Italian edition is the only one known, but do note it is cut by ~2min, reframed at 2.16:1, has only Italian soundtracks and isn't English friendly: it should be avoided at all cost!

    Renegade version:
    - The US edition isn't anamorphic, but it is a proper NTSC transfer and has the best extras.

    Recut Renegade version:
    - The R1 SE and R2 SE Portugal both offer a DTS soundtrack, DTS-ES for R1, and the best extras.


    The following versions of the film are known:
    - The US theatrical version (~90min),
    - The European theatrical version (~100min).
    - The Renegade version (~110min),
    - The recut Renegade version (~110min).

    *The European theatrical version includes a fairy tale ending.

    *The Renegade version restores ~20min of footage and features a different sequence of events, providing continuity lacking from the theatrical release. These changes along with the extra footage allow the movie to follow the plot of the original Highlander movie.
    A comparison between the US and Renegade version is available on Movie Censorship.

    *The recut Renegade version removes a scene taking place when Connor and Louise are going back to shield control after they go above the shield in the mountains. This version of the movie cuts directly from them driving the truck in to Connor's final fight with general Katana. In the Renegade version, you see a guard patrolling and Louise distracts him then Connor knocks him out. A couple of guards open fire on them and they run away, then it cuts to Connor walking in to the final fight.
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    CUTS:

    • R0 Australia- Avenue One - No cuts - US theatrical version (86:00 PAL).
    • R0 Special Edition Australia- MRA Entertainment - No cuts - recut Renegade version (105:14 PAL).
    • R0 France- StudioCanal/Universal StudioCanal Video - Highlander Trilogie - No cuts - recut Renegade version (109:42 PAL).
    • R1 America- Republic - Renegade Version - No cuts - Renegade version (109:44 NTSC).
    • R1 Special Edition America- Lions Gate Home Entertainment - No cuts - recut Renegade version (109:37 NTSC).
    • R2 France- TF1 Video - No cuts - US theatrical version (85:58 PAL).
    • R2 Holland- Dutch Filmworks - No cuts - Renegade version (109:43 PAL).
    • R2 Special Edition Holland- Dutch FilmWorks - No cuts - recut Renegade version (105:12 PAL).
    • R2 Italy- Filmauro Home Video - Yes - European theatrical version cut by ~2min (94:00 PAL).
    • R2 Special Edition Portugal- Lusomundo - No cuts - recut Renegade version.
    • R2 Sweden- Atlantic Film - No cuts - Renegade version (109:39 PAL).
    • R2 Sweden- Atlantic Film - No cuts - Renegade version (109:43 PAL).
    • R2 United Kingdom- Entertainment In Video - No cuts - US theatrical version.
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    Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 13/06/02
    Comparison last updated by Samuel_Scott on 25/02/13

    UPDATE LOG:

    03/03/10 - Addition of the French "Highlander Trilogie" boxset and comparison clean-up.
    10/03/10 - Italian edition is confirmed to be cut.
    25/02/13 - Typo fix.

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