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The Arena

August 28, 2001 1h 32m 2.8/10 (16 votes)

Originally released in 2001. The Arena is a action film. directed by Timur Bekmambetov.

Starring Karen McDougal, Lisa Dergan, and Olga Sutulova

Synopsis

In an age of Gladiators, the power that was Rome held its empire together with the might of its armies, the sweat and tears of its conquests, and the cheers and bloodlust of its citizens – glorified in the deadly spectacle of The Arena. Stolen from their homelands, the fiery Druid maiden Bodicia, exotic slave girl Jessemina, and the powerful barbarian Flavius, are pitted against each other as gladiators by the sadistic Roman Governor Timarchus. Banished by Caesar, Timarchus unleashes his frustration on his gladiators, staging extravagant spectacles of combat, orgy and death. In a violent world where only the strong survive, love and hate, life and death, are separated by an instant.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 28, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 2.8/10 Mixed (16 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Russia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Bazelevs
  • Concorde-New Horizons

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Arena about?

In an age of Gladiators, the power that was Rome held its empire together with the might of its armies, the sweat and tears of its conquests, and the cheers and bloodlust of its citizens – glorif...

Who directed The Arena?

The Arena was directed by Timur Bekmambetov.

How long is The Arena?

The Arena has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was The Arena released?

The Arena was released on August 28, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Arena?

The main cast of The Arena includes Karen McDougal, Lisa Dergan, Olga Sutulova, Yuliya Chicherina, Viktor Verzhbitskiy.