Taglines: A lost city, A man of destiny, A test of honor…
The Quest movie storyline. Chris embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery that spans the globe. Kidnapped and enslaved by gun smugglers, sold by pirates and thrust into the murky underworld of gambling and kickboxing, Chris’ journey takes him to forbidding Muay Thai Island where deadly martial arts are taught, the colonial splendor of British East Asia, the dank back alleys of Bangkok, desolate deserts once trod by the warriors of Genghis Khan and finally, the ancient Lost City.
There he must face the ultimate test of his manhood in the fabled 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. He must reach deep inside and access all of the determination, strength of character and sense of selfless honor within in order to triumph over this final obstacle…
The Quest is a 1996 American martial arts film co-written and directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme in his directorial debut, who also starred in the film. The film co-stars Roger Moore, James Remar and Janet Gunn. The Quest was released in the United States on April 26, 1996.
The plot, set in 1925, revolves around a martial arts tournament in the mysterious “Lost City”, located deep in Tibet, with martial artists from around the world fighting to earn the winner’s prize, the “Golden Dragon”, a valuable statue made of solid gold. Claims by Frank Dux that the film was a rework of a script he had written in 1991, entitled “Enter the New Dragon: The Kumite,” were rejected by a jury.
The plot of the film is set in 1920s New York City, Siam (present-day Thailand) and Tibet; actual filming took place in Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand, as well as in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, over 77 days, from March 1 to May 17, 1995. Overall, the film was a modest commercial success; made on a budget of $30 million, it earned $21.6 million at the American box office and $35.8 million internationally, for a grand total of $57.4 million.
The Quest (1996)
Directed by: Jean-Claude Van Damme
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roger Moore, James Remar, Janet Gunn, Jack McGee, Louis Mandylor, Ryan Cutrona, Shane Meier, Matt Lyon, Peter Wong
Screenplay by: Steven Klein, Paul Mones
Production Design by: Steve Spence
Cinematography by: David Gribble
Film Editing by: John F. Link, William J. Meshover
Costume Design by: Joseph A. Porro
Set Decoration by:
Art Direction by: Serge Bureau, Stephen Chang, Lek Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat
Music by: Randy Edelman
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for adventure violence and martial arts fights.
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Release Date: April 26, 1996
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