Call my name, and I'll be there. Dr. Duran Duran escapes the punishment of the Matmos at the height of British pop group Duran Duran's 1980s popularity. Mistaking the cries of teenage girls...
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Title: Arena: An Absurd Notion (Video 1985)
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| Simon Le Bon | ... | Himself | |
| Nick Rhodes | ... | Himself | |
| Andy Taylor | ... | Himself | |
| John Taylor | ... | Himself | |
| Roger Taylor | ... | Himself | |
| Milo O'Shea | ... | Duran Duran | |
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Danny Blackner | ||
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Anthony Georghiou | ||
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Hugh Spight | ... | 4 legged Stilt walker |
| Tony Haygarth | ... | (voice) | |
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Carl Furrer | ... | Wild Boy |
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Stewart Harrison | ... | Wild Boy / Fan |
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David Pumfrett | ... | Wild Boy / Fan |
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John Petterson | ... | Wild Boy / Fan |
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Call my name, and I'll be there. Dr. Duran Duran escapes the punishment of the Matmos at the height of British pop 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 concert taking place at the Oakland (Calif.) Colesium. Written by Dan Berkes
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Duran Duran: Arena (An Absurd Notion) See more »Filming Locations:
Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK See more »Company Credits
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Written by Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor and Nick Rhodes
Performed by Duran Duran
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Milo O'Shea's character originally appeared in Barbarella, and it was his character's name (Dr. Durand Durand) from which the band took its name. See more »Goofs
Arena is meant to be a sequel to Barbarella. However, the movie Barbarella takes place in the year 40,000 while Arena takes place in the present (then-1984). See more »Soundtracks
Save a PrayerWritten by Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor and Nick Rhodes
Performed by Duran Duran
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This is by far the most innovative video collections. This came out in 1985 and has a look and production values as good as anything that is out there now. Duran Duran have never gotten the credit they deserve as pioneers of the video genre. Most of the credit is handed to Michael Jackson and Madonna who I am afraid had never made anything in the 80s as well as "Is there something I should know?", which to me is one of the most perfect music videos. Arena is a collection of live performances by the band bonded together with a tongue and cheek plotline including the band's namesake, the evil sex fiend Dr. Duran of Barbarella fame. It's all in fun and was especially pleasing to a 15 year old fan. I give it a 10 with deep affection.