Highlander II: Il ritorno (released internationally as Highlander II: The Quickening ) is famously regarded as one of the most controversial and derided sequels in cinematic history. Directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, the 1991 film attempted to transition the original's historical fantasy into a dystopian science fiction setting.
: The Shield Corporation, led by David Blake, exploits the shield for profit despite evidence that the ozone layer has healed. Highlander II - Il ritorno
: In the theatrical cut, Immortals are revealed to be political exiles from the planet Zeist, rather than humans born with a mysterious gift. : In the theatrical cut, Immortals are revealed
: An eco-terrorist, Louise Marcus, seeks MacLeod’s help to deactivate the shield while assassins are sent from the past to kill him. 2. Infamous Retcons Infamous Retcons : Filming took place in Argentina
: Filming took place in Argentina during a period of extreme hyperinflation.
: Despite his death in the first film, Sean Connery’s character, Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, is magically resurrected through a "bond" with MacLeod. 3. Production Troubles
Alternate versions - Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) - IMDb