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Fantasy comedy

Quincy’s Quest (1979): Cast

Quincy’s Quest (1979) movie poster

Quincy’s Quest is a 1979 fantasy comedy directed by Robert Reed, starring Tommy Steele as Quincy, Roy Kinnear and Patsy Kensit. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Quincy’s Quest (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Robert Reed
Genres
Comedy , Fantasy , Family
Original language
English
Studio
Thames Television
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Quincy’s Quest About?

The premise of Quincy’s Quest without spoilers.

On Christmas Eve, a toy store prepares to burn its unsold rejects, including Quincy, a lifelike doll. Quincy refuses to be incinerated, rallies the other unwanted toys, and sets out on a perilous trek across the city to find Santa Claus, the only hope for rescue. They face icy streets, stray cats, and furnace’s looming heat, testing their courage.

Quincy’s Quest Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • rejection
  • psychotronic film
  • doll
  • santa claus
  • toy
  • christmas
  • christmas eve
  • apostrophe in title
  • alliterative title
  • two word title
  • toy comes to life
  • rescue
+2 more
  • friendship
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Quincy’s Quest Cast & Characters

Tommy Steele leads the cast as Quincy, with Roy Kinnear as Top and Patsy Kensit as Jennifer. Directed by Robert Reed; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Quincy’s Quest

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FAQ

Quincy’s Quest FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Quincy’s Quest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Quincy’s Quest?

Quincy’s Quest runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Quincy’s Quest released?

Quincy’s Quest was released on December 24, 1979.

Who directed Quincy’s Quest?

Quincy’s Quest was directed by Robert Reed.

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Who is in the cast of Quincy’s Quest?

Quincy’s Quest stars Tommy Steele as Quincy, Roy Kinnear as Top and Patsy Kensit as Jennifer, among 12 credited actors.

Does Quincy’s Quest have a post-credit scene?

No. Quincy’s Quest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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