The Quest Poster

The Quest (1996)

PG-13 04/19/1996 Action, Adventure, Drama 1h 35m
62%
User
Score
5.6/10
14%

A lost city. A man of destiny. A test of honor.

Overview

Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes.

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Director

Steve Klein

Screenplay

Paul Mones

Screenplay

Frank Dux

Story

Top Billed Cast

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Christopher Dubois

Roger Moore

Roger Moore

Lord Edgar Dobbs

James Remar

James Remar

Maxie Devine

Jack McGee

Jack McGee

Harry Smythe

Louis Mandylor

Louis Mandylor

Riggi

Ryan Cutrona

Ryan Cutrona

Officer O'Keefe

Ze'ev Revach

Ze'ev Revach

Turk Captain

Janet Gunn

Janet Gunn

Carrie Newton

Aki Aleong

Aki Aleong

Khao

Media

The Quest (1996) - Theatrical Trailer [HD] - VAN DAMME, ROGER MOORE

The Quest (1996) - Theatrical Trailer [HD] - VAN DAMME, ROGER MOORE

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Reviews

A review by DonGable

Written on August 7, 2024

Bloodsport light.

"The Quest" suffers from a problem that many of these flicks did back in the '90s. They never truly build up the character relations, which is a recurring theme from really propelling these films upwards. They could easily have used 20 minutes more and really made you care more about the characters.
We are not even treated with a proper training sequence, which would've established a connection between Van Damme's character and those training him. Instead, they're just people you saw for a couple of seconds followed by a "6 months later..."-screen.

Both Roger Moore and James Remar are great additions, making the most of their screen time, although it's a shame that the latter never gets a true mentor role. Janet Gunn is just sort of there, and they do nothing wort...

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