The Quest (1996)
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14% of critics liked it
(21 reviews) -
42% of users liked it
(20,675 ratings)
Martial arts movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme made his debut behind the camera as the director of this sweeping action drama. Van Damme stars as Chris Dubois, a clown pickpocket and Fagin-like leader of orphan thieves in 1925 New York City. Kidnapped by gun smugglers and then sold to pirate captain… More Martial arts movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme made his debut behind the camera as the director of this sweeping action drama. Van Damme stars as Chris Dubois, a clown pickpocket and Fagin-like leader of orphan thieves in 1925 New York City. Kidnapped by gun smugglers and then sold to pirate captain Lord Dobbs (Roger Moore), Chris eventually ends up the property of Khao (Aki Aleong), a master Asian kickboxer. His fighting skills win Chris a chance at a legendary contest, a gladiatorial showdown between champions of the world's many diverse combat styles in a Tibetan lost city. Along for the trip are the avaricious Dobbs, heavyweight boxing champ and fellow competitor Maxie (James Remar), and Carrie (Janet Gunn), a beautiful female reporter. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Genres
- Action & Adventure
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1996 Wide
- Studio
- MCA Universal Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
At its best in its first half, when Dubois has to find his way to the competition in the Lost City of Tibet.
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Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
With the same grace and discipline that he displays in front of the camera, Jean-Claude Van Damme makes a socko directorial debut.
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James Berardinelli, ReelViews
The level of high-tension violence expected from a Van Damme film is blunted by poor direction, uninspired camera work, and a bland villain.
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Mike Clark, USA Today
The endeavor looks less like a movie than some ESPN programmer's worst brainstorm.
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Janet Maslin, New York Times
Interesting only for being so totally familiar, even if you've never seen another film about a Ghan-Gheng martial-arts match in an ancient Lost City in Tibet.
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Cast
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Jean-Claude Van Damme
as Chris Dubois
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Roger Moore
as Lord Edgar Dobbs
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James Remar
as Maxie
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Janet Gunn
as Carrie
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Jack McGee
as Harry
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Aki Aleong
as Khao
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Brick Bronsky
as Russian Fighter
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Jason Cavalier
as Youth
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Ryan Cutrona
as Officer O'Keefe
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Peter Malota
as Spanish Fighter
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Louis Mandylor
as Riggi
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Gordon Masten
as Bartender
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Shane Meier
as Red
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Stefanos Miltsakakis
as Greek Fighter
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Abdel Qissi
as Khan
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Scott Wilson
as Member of Fighters' Entourage
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Michael Caloz
as Child
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Ze'ev Revach
as Turk Captian
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Michael Ian Lambert
as Scottish Fighter
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Cherdpong Laoyont
as Bangkok Dining Salon Waiter
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Jen Sung Outerbridge
as Chinese Fighter
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Rik Kiviaho
as Youth
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Takis Triggelis
as French Fighter
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Brauno Belfiore
as Fighters' Entourage
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Tara Nichelle Biberstein
as Little Girl
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Anderson C. Bradshaw
as Youth
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Cesar Carneiro
as Brazilian Fighter
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Chai Chapanond
as Lama (Announcer)
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Chang Ching Peng Chaplin
as Master Tchi
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Jodie Charattanawet
as Annan
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Michael Davila
as Fighters' Entourage
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Joseph Dykes
as Fighters' Entourage
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Martin Gerber
as Fighters' Entourage
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H. Rudy Gontha
as Innkeeper
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Han Soo Ong
as Okinawan Fighter
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Habby Heske
as German Fighter
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Vichai Indtrasathit
as Tibetan Monk In New York
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Kiato
as Sumo Fighter
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Camelia Lightbourne
as Child
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Magnus Ljungberg
as Fighters' Entourage
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Matt Lyon
as Billy
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Manon Marcoux
as Nanny
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Emilio Migliozzi
as Riggi's Mug
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Paul Moses
as Fighters' Entourage
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Ip Choi Nam
as Korean Fighter
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Azdine Nouri
as Turkish Fighter
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Lindsay Sargeant
as Fighters' Entourage
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Kristopher VanVarenberg
as Young Chris Dubois
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Winston Ellis
as African Fighter
