Highlander: Vengeance
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Highlander: The Search For Vengeance is an animated spin-off of the cult hit film, Highlander. It is directed by the acclaimed Japanese director, Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust). The storyline is being written by David Abramowitz who was also the writer for the Highlander: The Series, Highlander: The Raven and upcoming Highlander: The Source.The character designs are done by Yutaka Minowa. The animation is by Madhouse Studio, and the feature is being produced by Davis Panzer Productions. This anime is being distributed by Manga Entertainment.
The movie is set to be released on the 5th of June, 2007.
[edit] Story
The story takes place in the future city of New York that is submerged in water starring Colin MacLeod, the immortal Scottish Highlander. With his ghost Amergan, they seek to find Marcus Octavius who has killed Colin's lover centuries ago in the Celtic plains. With Marcus ruling in a dominant fortress that towers over a virus-infected New York, will MacLeod help the oppressed freedom fighters or seek vengeance for his lover's death?
[edit] Cast & crew
- Colin MacLeod - Alistair Abell
- Amergan - Peter Wingfield
- Director - Yoshiaki Kawajiri
- Writer - David Abramowitz
- Animation Supervisor - Kevin Eastman & Joe Pearson
- Producers - Peter Davis and William Panzer
- Executive Producers - Thomas K. Gray and Galen Walker
[edit] External links
- Highlander: Vengeance at the Internet Movie Database
- Highlander: Vengeance at the Anime News Network
- Official Website
- Official Imagi Website