Quest (1984): Cast
Quest is a 1984 short sci-fi drama directed by Saul Bass and Elaine Bass, starring John Abbott, Les Tremayne and Bill Erwin. It runs 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Directors
- Saul Bass and Elaine Bass
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Quest About?
The premise of Quest without spoilers.
On a remote planet, the survivors of a crashed starship live under a lethal, eight‑day life cycle imposed by a mysterious force that speeds their aging. To escape the bitter cold of night and the scorching heat of day, they shelter in caves. A determined boy sets out to find the wrecked ship that could offer a way home, racing against the brief time he has left.
Quest Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- implied happy ending
- science fantasy
- boy protagonist
- rapid aging
- deflecting a laser
- man on a mission
- time limit
- running out of time
- hand imprint
- cone
- cube
- giant door
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- bearded man
- hero's journey
- based on short story
- another planet
- beast man
- computer chess
- futuristic chess
- laser chess
- inner thoughts
- mystical journey
- futuristic technology
- pyramid
- desert
- flying drone
- planetary alignment
- extending life
- mystical quest
- distant future
- dystopian future
- esoteric
- reflection
- mysterious technology
- champion of humanity
- playing chess
- dream logic
- surrealism
- going the wrong way on an escalator
- sword and planet
- independent film
Quest Cast
John Abbott leads the cast, with Les Tremayne and Bill Erwin. Directed by Saul Bass and Elaine Bass; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Saul Bass
- Co-director Elaine Bass
Also Starring in Quest
· 10 moreMore from Saul Bass and Elaine Bass
More films directed by Saul Bass and Elaine Bass, best-rated first: Phase IV, The Solar Film and The Searching Eye.
Quest Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “퀘스트” and “洞穴客”.
- Also known as
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- 퀘스트
- 洞穴客
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Quest FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Quest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Quest?
Quest runs 30 minutes.
When was Quest released?
Quest was released on October 1, 1984.
Who directed Quest?
Quest was directed by Saul Bass and Elaine Bass.
More films by Saul Bass Who is in the cast of Quest?
Quest stars John Abbott, Les Tremayne and Bill Erwin, among 14 credited actors.
Does Quest have a post-credit scene?
No. Quest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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