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The Quest

The Quest

A lost city. A man of destiny. A test of honor.

19966.21h 35m

Overview

Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes.

Directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme
Written by Steve Klein, Paul Mones, Jean-Claude Van Damme
Produced by Moshe Diamant
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0MRevenue: $57.4M

Top Cast

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Christopher Dubois

Roger Moore

Roger Moore

Lord Edgar Dobbs

James Remar

James Remar

Maxie Devine

Jack McGee

Jack McGee

Harry Smythe

Louis Mandylor

Louis Mandylor

Riggi

Ryan Cutrona

Ryan Cutrona

Officer O'Keefe

Ze'ev Revach

Ze'ev Revach

Turk Captain

Janet Gunn

Janet Gunn

Carrie Newton

Aki Aleong

Aki Aleong

Khao

Abdel Qissi

Abdel Qissi

Khan (Mongolian Fighter)

Themes & Keywords

new york cityislandmartial artshimalaya mountain rangebare knuckle boxingthailandstreet artistmuay thaikick boxingperiod dramaunderground fightingaction herostraightforward

About The Quest

The Quest is a action, adventure, drama film released in 1996 exploring themes of new york city, island, martial arts, himalaya mountain range, bare knuckle boxing, thailand. Directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme, it stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roger Moore, James Remar. Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes.

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