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Arena (1989)

PG_13 115 min  -  Sci-Fi | Sport
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An intergalactic fighting competition between champions of various worlds has traditionally been won by a species much larger and stronger than humans... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Manoogian

Writers:

Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo

Stars:

Paul Satterfield, Hamilton Camp and Claudia Christian
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Satterfield ...
Steve Armstrong
Hamilton Camp Hamilton Camp ...
Shorty
Claudia Christian ...
Quinn
Marc Alaimo Marc Alaimo ...
Rogor
Shari Shattuck Shari Shattuck ...
Jade
Armin Shimerman ...
Weezil
Brett Porter Brett Porter ...
Wayne
Charles Tabansi Charles Tabansi ...
Troy
Michael Deak ...
Horn
Jack Carter ...
Announcer
William Butler ...
Skull
Grady Clarkson Grady Clarkson ...
Commissioner Dent
Dave Thompson ...
Doctor
Ken Clark ...
Marcus
Diana Rose Diana Rose ...
Space Lady in Nightclub
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Storyline

An intergalactic fighting competition between champions of various worlds has traditionally been won by a species much larger and stronger than humans. Entering the contest, a human finds he has to battle against not just his opponents and his self-doubts, but the corrupt system. Written by Cynan Rees <cynanrees@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Cult Classic | One Word Title | B Movie | Future | Space  | See more »

Taglines:

For a thousand years no human has been the champion. He wants to be the first. See more »

Genres:

Sci-Fi | Sport

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Details

Country:

Italy | USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Arena - Nur einer Überlebt See more »

Filming Locations:

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Empire Pictures, Altar Productions See more »
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Trivia

Finished in 1988, not released in USA until 1991. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the first fight, Vermin tells the corner man to inject the drug into Horn's right arm. But they inject it into his left arm. See more »

Quotes

Space Comic: Oh, I could stay all night, folks, but I gotta go. A hand for the boys in the band, and remember, I hate your guts!
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Soundtracks

"I Love the Barbarian"
Music and Lyrics by Paolo Rustichelli
Performed by Shari Shattuck See more »