Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007) (V)

Director:

Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Writers:

David Abramowitz (writer)
Gregory Widen (characters)

Release Date:

5 June 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Action | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

In revenge, patience is a virtue. And after a thousand years, Colin MacLeod doesn't give a damn about virtue ...

Plot:

An anime continuation of the HIGHLANDER saga, following immortal Colin MacLeod's quest for revenge in the future.

Plot Keywords:

Immortal | Revenge | Highlander | Hate | Warrior

Cast

Dave B. Mitchell	...	Malike / Additional voices (voice) (as David B. Mitchell)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alistair Abell	...	Colin MacLeod
Hank Banks	...	Joe (voice)
Kathleen Barr	...	Moya
Jim Byrnes	...	Doc
Emma Fairley	...	Deborah
Janyse Jaud	...	Kyala (voice)
Scott McNeil	...	Amergan (voice)
Thomas Perkins	...	Additional Voices
Zachary Samuels	...	Marcus Octavius (voice)
Debi Mae West	...	Dahlia

Also Known As:

Highlander: Vengeance (USA) (working title)
Untitled Yoshiaki Kawajiri/Highlander Project (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

Germany:86 min (European Film Market)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:M18 | Australia:M | South Korea:15

Company:

Imagi Animation Studios

Trivia:

The American version of the film is shorter than the Japanese version. Producer Galen Walker said in an interview that "about seven or eight" scenes were cut "just for timing, and just for pace of story," and admitted that director Yoshiaki Kawajiri was unhappy with the cuts. An opening exposition text, which is traditional for "Highlander" films, was also added to the American version.

Quotes:

Marcus Octavius: Holy ground. Why don't you just give up before your luck runs out?
Colin MacLeod: I loved Moya and you killed her.
Marcus Octavius: I loved Rome. Things die. It is the way of life. All we do is try to find a reason to go on, build it again. I have found mine. Why don't you find something?
Colin MacLeod: Mine, is to bury you.
Marcus Octavius: I wonder, who is the bigger fool?

Movie Connections:

Follows Highlander (1986)

Anime version of an alternative Highlander, better than any sequel made in the Higlander film series

This version is an alternative of the original Highlander movie! The rules (concerning immortals) are the same and the story involves a character originated from the Highlands (Scotland)! His name is Colin Mcleod from the clan Mcleod! Other than this there is no relation to the film series or the TV show! But I have to say I enjoyed this a whole lot better than any sequel made after the original Highlander! The animation is beautiful and there is plenty of action! Even the story (simple but effective) is enjoyable! As a first animated movie this is a great one! This anime revives the "Highlander" myth in such a way that movie producers of any sequel from the Higlander film series should wonder what they are doing wrong! I don't know if there are plans to make a sequel! But if there aren't any there should be!