The Quest vs Touching the Void

Touching the Void has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 6.2/10 for The Quest). The Quest is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 1h 46m. The Quest is the older of the two (1996 against 2003). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Quest posterThe Quest1996 VS Touching the Void posterTouching the Void2003
The QuestTouching the Void
Audience score★ 6.2/10★ 7.6/10
Year19962003
Length1h 35m1h 46m
GenresAction, Adventure, DramaAction, Adventure, Documentary, Drama
Country––
DirectorJean-Claude Van DammeKevin Macdonald
Main castJames Remar, Jack McGee, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Louis Mandylor, Aki AleongNicholas Aaron, Brendan Mackey, Ollie Ryall, Joe Simpson, Richard Hawking

Synopsis

The Quest

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.

Touching the Void

The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.

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