The Quest
“A lost city. A man of destiny. A test of honor.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Quest (1996) - Theatrical Trailer [HD] - VAN DAMME, ROGER MOORE
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-29
Top Cast
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Jean-Claude Van Damme
Christopher Dubois
Roger Moore
Lord Edgar Dobbs
James Remar
Maxie Devine
Jack McGee
Harry Smythe
Louis Mandylor
Riggi
Ryan Cutrona
Officer O'Keefe
Ze'ev Revach
Turk Captain
Janet Gunn
Carrie Newton
Aki Aleong
Khao
Abdel Qissi
Khan (Mongolian Fighter)
Shane Meier
Red
Peter Malota
Spanish Fighter
Brick Bronsky
Russian Fighter
Nils Allen Stewart
Turkish Pirate
Kris Van Damme
Young Chris
Alex Yip Choi-Nam
Korean Fighter
Wong Ming-Kin
Chinese Fighter
Jen Sung
Phang (Siamese Fighter)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 10, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$57.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.91x
+$27.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Klein, Paul Mones
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- The Quest
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $57.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Signature Pictures, MDP Worldwide, Selima Films AVV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Steve Klein, Paul Mones, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Frank Dux
Randy Edelman
David Gribble
John F. Link, William J. Meshover
Moshe Diamant, Peter MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Klein
Screenplay
Paul Mones
Screenplay
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Director
Moshe Diamant
Producer
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
David Gribble
Director of Photography
John F. Link
Editor
William J. Meshover
Editor
Steve Spence
Production Design
Joseph A. Porro
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Quest about?
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.
Who directed The Quest?
The Quest was directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Who stars in The Quest?
The principal cast of The Quest includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roger Moore, James Remar, Jack McGee, Louis Mandylor.
When was The Quest released and how long is it?
The Quest was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Quest?
The Quest had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $57.4M at the worldwide box office (1.91 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Quest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Quest was composed by Randy Edelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Quest?
The Quest holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).