# The Quest (1996)

> A street survivor crosses a dangerous colonial-era world to become a disciplined fighter and compete for honor in a legendary martial arts tournament.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4452

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roger Moore, James Remar, Jack McGee, Louis Mandylor, Ryan Cutrona, Ze'ev Revach, Janet Gunn
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117420/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, old-fashioned, earnest, martial arts movie night, 1990s action marathon

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- [Legionnaire (1998)](https://ember.film/movie/2201)

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