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The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (2004): Cast & Plot

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The Librarian: Quest for the Spear is a 2004 action adventure film directed by Peter Winther, starring Noah Wyle as Flynn Carsen, Mario Iván Martínez and Olympia Dukakis. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Peter Winther
Genres
Action , Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Librarian: Quest for the Spear About?

The premise of The Librarian: Quest for the Spear without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a magical artifact is lifted from his library, a meek librarian sets out to ensure its safe return.

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • woman leading a man on
  • infidelity
  • reference to william shakespeare
  • librarian
  • unlikely hero
  • sensuality
  • kissing while having sex
  • femme fatale
  • woman leader
  • dinner
  • embarrassment
  • fall
+38 more
  • scolding
  • ritual
  • escape
  • cage
  • knife
  • reference to shakespeare's a midsummer night's dream
  • shakespeare quote
  • ark of the covenant
  • birdcage
  • villainess
  • globetrotting adventure
  • man in socks
  • sex scene
  • library
  • martial arts
  • student
  • spear
  • fight
  • spear of destiny
  • pandora's box
  • pistol
  • violence
  • treasure map
  • treasure hunt
  • treasure hunter
  • first part
  • part of series
  • quest
  • brawl
  • fistfight
  • train
  • jungle
  • tough guy
  • action hero
  • adventure hero
  • hero
  • adventurer
  • kiss
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Cast & crew

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear Cast & Characters

Noah Wyle leads the cast as Flynn Carsen, with Mario Iván Martínez as Professor Harris and Olympia Dukakis as Margie Carsen. Directed by Peter Winther; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

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From the director

More from Peter Winther

More films directed by Peter Winther: The Wicked and Touch the Top of the World.

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Plot

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear Plot Summary

What happens in The Librarian: Quest for the Spear from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Flynn Carsen, a perpetual college student in his 30s with 22 academic degrees, is kicked out of college by his professor, Professor Harris, who arranges for Flynn to get his 23rd degree mid-term. They have just completed a 1/20th scale model of the great pyramid, complete with a gold capstone. It will be months before he can sign up for another class. He tells Flynn—who does not know the names of his fellow students—that he lacks real-life experience and needs to see life outside of college. Flynn’s mother, Margie Carsen, says the same thing. She is constantly worried about her son and encourages him to get a job, find a wife, and be happy.

Full summary

The whole story of The Librarian: Quest for the Spear, scene by scene

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Videos

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Librarian: Quest for the Spear.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Librarian: Quest for the Spear?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the profession of Flynn Carsen before he becomes the Librarian?

Cars

Cars in The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

4 cars on screen, including the BMW F 650 GS-P and the 1999 Chrysler 300 M.

  • BMW F 650 GS-P in The Librarian: Quest for the Spear BMW F 650 GS-P Minor role
  • 1999 Chrysler 300 M in The Librarian: Quest for the Spear 1999 Chrysler 300 M Minor role
  • Jeep J-10 in The Librarian: Quest for the Spear Jeep J-10 Background role
  • 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis in The Librarian: Quest for the Spear 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis Background role
Details

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear Also Known As

30 alternative titles, including “Titkok könyvtára - A Szent Lándzsa küldetés” and “Les aventures de Flynn Carson - Le mystère de la lance sacrée”.

Also known as
  • Titkok könyvtára - A Szent Lándzsa küldetés
  • Les aventures de Flynn Carson - Le mystère de la lance sacrée
  • O Bibliotecário em Busca da Lança do destino
  • Библиотекарь
  • Библиотекарят: В търсене на Копието
  • Flynn Carsen 1 - Honba za Kopím osudu
  • The Quest - Jagd nach dem Speer des Schicksals
  • ライブラリアン 伝説の秘宝
  • Les Aventures de Flynn Carson : Le Mystère de la lance sacrée
  • Библиотекарь: В поисках копья судьбы
  • Bibliotekarz I: Tajemnica Włóczni
  • The Librarian - Alla ricerca della lancia perduta
+18 more
  • El bibliotecario: En busca de la lanza perdida
  • Flynn Carsen: Honba za Kopím osudu
  • Flynn Carsen: Honba za kopijou osudu
  • The Librarian: Οι Κυνηγοί Του Κλεμένου Θησαυρού
  • The Librarian - Kohtalon keihäs
  • O Guardião: Em Busca da Lança Sagrada
  • 图书馆员:寻找命运之矛的探险
  • הספרן: המסע בעקבות החנית
  • Бібліотекар: У пошуках списа долі
  • Efsane Avcısı
  • Bibliotekininkas: likimo ieties beieškant
  • Los Guardianes de la Lanza Dorada
  • 월드 트레져 - 운명의 창을 찾아서
  • Hội Thủ Thư: Bí Ẩn Những Lưỡi Mác
  • Bibliotecarul: Căutarea suliței
  • ล่าขุมทรัพย์สมบัติพระกาฬ
  • Knjižničar: Potraga za oštricom
  • 探險奇兵

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FAQ

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Librarian: Quest for the Spear, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Librarian: Quest for the Spear?

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Librarian: Quest for the Spear released?

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear was released on July 12, 2004.

Who directed The Librarian: Quest for the Spear?

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear was directed by Peter Winther.

More films by Peter Winther

Who is in the cast of The Librarian: Quest for the Spear?

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear stars Noah Wyle as Flynn Carsen, Mario Iván Martínez as Professor Harris and Olympia Dukakis as Margie Carsen, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Librarian: Quest for the Spear have a post-credit scene?

No. The Librarian: Quest for the Spear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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