Arena
Originally released in 1967. Arena is a drama/history film. directed by Samson Samsonov.
Starring Margarita Volodina, Adolf Dymsza, and Gleb Strizhenov
Synopsis
In one of the occupied European cities, the commandant of the garrison gathers a troupe of circus performers. Coming from different countries, they are in the humiliating position of people forced to serve their enslavers. Many of them, recruited from camps and workhouses, were quite content with their lot. Only after a chain of subsequent events, the artists raise an uprising. Unarmed people are not able to resist the arrived guards. They die, but at the cost of their lives they regain their lost human dignity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arena about?
In one of the occupied European cities, the commandant of the garrison gathers a troupe of circus performers. Coming from different countries, they are in the humiliating position of people forced ...
Who directed Arena?
Arena was directed by Samson Samsonov.
How long is Arena?
Arena has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Arena released?
Arena was released on August 30, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arena?
The main cast of Arena includes Margarita Volodina, Adolf Dymsza, Gleb Strizhenov, Valentīns Skulme, Jānis Melderis.