The Quest (1996): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Quest is a 1996 action drama starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Christopher Dubois, Roger Moore and Jack McGee. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $57.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Quest About?
The premise of The Quest without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a hidden lost city, Chris is drawn into Ghang‑gheng, an ancient winner‑take‑all tournament where the world’s deadliest fighters showcase spectacular martial‑arts feats to claim the coveted Golden Dragon. While his combat skill is formidable, honor and destiny require more than raw power for him to triumph over his daunting opponents.
The Quest Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- martial arts action
- martial arts
- kickboxing
- underground tournament
- siam
- martial arts tournament
- period drama
- period piece
- orphan
- golden dragon
- lost city
- year 1925
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- slow motion scene
- scene before opening credits
- scene during opening credits
- directorial debut
- co written by actor
- co written by director
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- new york city
- voice over narration
- tournament
- group
- asia
- muay thai
- island
- written and directed by cast member
- stylized violence
- torture
- chop socky
- sea battle
- opening action scene
- one man army
- combat
- illegal fistfight
- tough guy
- action hero
- hero
- repeating rifle
- brawl
- kicked in the face
- punched in the face
- choking
- chain
- sword fight
- sword
- fencing
- 1920s
- journalist
- author
The Quest Cast & Characters
Jean-Claude Van Damme leads the cast as Christopher Dubois, with Roger Moore as Lord Edgar Dobbs and Jack McGee as Harry Smythe.
- Jean-Claude Van Damme as Christopher Dubois
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Roger Moore as Lord Edgar Dobbs - Jack McGee as Harry Smythe
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James Remar as Maxie Devine
Also Starring in The Quest
· 19 more- Janet Gunn Carrie Newton
- Abdel Qissi Khan (Mongolian Fighter)
- Louis Mandylor Riggi
- Nils Allen Stewart Turkish Pirate
- Aki Aleong Khao
- Ze'ev Revach Turk Captain
- Alex Yip Choi-Nam Korean Fighter
- Shane Meier Red
- Stefanos Miltsakakis Greek Fighter
- Ryan Cutrona Officer O'Keefe
- Winston Ellis African Fighter
- Peter Malota Spanish Fighter
- Kris Van Damme Young Chris
- Jen Sung Phang (Siamese Fighter)
- Brick Bronsky Russian Fighter
- Ong Soo Han Korean Fighter (Tall)
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- Mike Lambert Scottish Fighter
- Wong Ming-Kin Chinese Fighter
- Habby Heske German Fighter
The Quest Plot Summary
What happens in The Quest from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Late at night, in an empty bar in the present day (the mid-1990s), an old man enters and waits for service. Not long after, a group of thugs arrives and attempts to rob the till. The old man defeats them easily, one by one, with hand-to-hand combat. Amazed, the bartender asks how he learned to fight. The old man replies, “It was long ago…” and the scene shifts into memory.
Full summary
The whole story of The Quest, scene by scene
The Quest Box Office
The Quest grossed $57.4 million worldwide. $21.7 million came from the US and Canada and $35.7 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$57.4M
- US & Canada
- $21.7M
- International
- $35.7M
The Quest Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Quest.
How Well Do You Know The Quest?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the main protagonist who becomes a champion fighter?
Cars in The Quest
2 cars on screen: the Buick unknown and the Custom Made.
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Buick unknown Minor role -
Custom Made Minor role
The Quest Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “The quest (En busca de la ciudad perdida)” and “Souboj cti”.
- Also known as
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- The quest (En busca de la ciudad perdida)
- Souboj cti
- The Quest - Die Herausforderung
- La prova
- Le Grand Tournoi
- В поисках приключений
- 魔宫战士
- A kalandor
- Özgürlük Savaşçısı
- The Quest: En busca de la ciudad perdida
- Em Busca da Cidade Perdida
- The Quest – Souboj cti
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- התקווה לניצחון
- Desafio Mortal
- У пошуках пригод
- La Conquête du dragon d'or
- Η Aναζήτηση
- Haastaja
- A la recerca de la ciutat perduda
- Приключението
- Udfordringen
- 퀘스트
- Dragonul de Aur
- Nuotykių ieškotojas
- Zlati zmaj
- クエスト
- Súboj cti
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The Quest FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Quest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Quest?
The Quest runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Quest released?
The Quest was released on April 19, 1996.
Who is in the cast of The Quest?
The Quest stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Christopher Dubois, Roger Moore as Lord Edgar Dobbs and Jack McGee as Harry Smythe, among 23 credited actors.
How much did The Quest make at the box office?
The Quest grossed $57.4 million worldwide ($21.7 million domestic, $35.7 million international).
Does The Quest have a post-credit scene?
No. The Quest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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