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Arena

For a thousand years no human has been the champion. He wants to be the first.
1989 | 94m | English

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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. Entering the contest, a human finds he has to battle against not just his opponents and his self-doubts, but the corrupt system. Far in the future, on a distant space station, the legendary Arena is where the best fighters from every planet come to vie for the championship. But for over half a century, no Earthling has been good enough to be a contender. Until out of nowhere, comes an underdog: the great human hope, Steve Armstrong... and the best anyone's ever seen. He's been training all his life for a shot at the big time, but now he's up against some mighty big muscle: a ruthless extra-terrestrial crimelord who'll pull no punches to make sure he stops Steve dead. In the mood for hard-hitting sci-fi action? Arena will knock you out!
Release Date: Mar 29, 1989
Director: Peter Manoogian
Writer: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo
Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Horror
Keywords fight, futuristic, space, alien
Production Companies Empire Pictures, Trans World Entertainment, Altar Productions
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 02, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Paul Satterfield Steve Armstrong
Hamilton Camp Shorty
Claudia Christian Quinn
Marc Alaimo Rogor
Shari Shattuck Jade
Armin Shimerman Weezil
Brett Porter Wayne
Charles Tabansi Troy
Michael Deak Horn
Jack Carter Announcer
William Butler Skull
Grady Clarkson Commissioner Dent
Dave Thompson Doctor
Ken Clark Marcus
Diana Rose Space Lady in Nightclub
Cliff Lance Space Comic
Wayne Brewer Vang
George Masselli Fish Kid #1
August L. Lohuaru Fish Kid #2
Steve Wang Sloth
Name Job
Danny Bilson Writer
Paul De Meo Writer
Andy Horvitch Editor
Giovanni Natalucci Production Design
Screaming Mad George Special Effects
Jeffrey S. Farley Stunt Double, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Peter Manoogian Director
Richard Band Original Music Composer
Mac Ahlberg Director of Photography
John Carl Buechler Creature Design
Steve Wang Special Effects
Name Title
Irwin Yablans Producer
J. Larry Carroll Producer
Debra Dion Associate Producer
Charles Band Executive Producer
Organization Category Person
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Reviews

FredLeicht
10.0

This cheesy underrared sci-fi film should be a staple of any 80's sci-fi fan. A guy with a humble background makes it to the big time. This is a great example of the type of film that used to fill the shelfs at your local videostore. Nothing super great just good clean fun. ...

Oct 03, 2022