The Quest

1996, Action, 1h 33m

21 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Jean-Claude Van Damme makes a forgettable directorial debut with The Quest, a bland retread of better heroes' journeys. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In the slums of New York City during the 1920s, petty thief Chris Dubois (Jean-Claude Van Damme) finds himself on the run from the police. At the docks, he hides on an outbound freight ship leaving for Asia. Taken in by the mysterious Lord Dobbs (Roger Moore) as the boat docks in Thailand, Dubois is introduced to the underground world of martial arts fighting. His training culminates in a secret battle between the world's greatest fighters that takes place before a select audience in Tibet.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Action
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jean-Claude Van Damme
  • Producer:
    Moshe Diamant
  • Writer:
    Frank Dux
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $21.6M
  • Runtime:
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    Surround, Stereo

Cast & Crew

Jean-Claude Van Damme
Christopher Dubois
Roger Moore
Lord Edgar Dobbs
James Remar
Maxie Devine
Janet Gunn
Carrie Newton
Jack McGee
Harry Smythe
Abdel Qissi
Khan
Louis Mandylor
Riggi
Aki Aleong
Khao
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Director
Moshe Diamant
Producer
Frank Dux
Writer
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