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Arena

"Arena (An Absurd Notion)"

March 1, 1985 0h 58m 8.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Arena is a science fiction/music film. directed by Russell Mulcahy. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, and Nick Rhodes

Synopsis

Call my name, and I'll be there. Dr. Duran Duran escapes the punishment of the Matmos at the height of British rock group Duran Duran's 1980s popularity. Mistaking the cries of teenage girls at crowded concerts for devotees screaming his name, the Doctor makes his way to Earth so he can lead his faithful masses. Once he discovers the kids don't want an evil Doctor, he goes about trying to destroy the source of the real desires a rock concert taking place at the Oakland (Calif.) Colesium.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 1, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 0h 58m 58 minutes total
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User Rating 8.0/10 Excellent (2 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
  • HBO

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arena about?

Call my name, and I'll be there. Dr. Duran Duran escapes the punishment of the Matmos at the height of British rock group Duran Duran's 1980s popularity. Mistaking the cries of teenage girls at cro...

Who directed Arena?

Arena was directed by Russell Mulcahy.

How long is Arena?

Arena has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).

When was Arena released?

Arena was released on March 1, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Arena?

The main cast of Arena includes Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor.