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Arena

  • 1989
  • PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.7K
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Paul Satterfield in Arena (1989)
A human becomes an unlikely rising star in the biggest fighting tournament in the galaxy that's dominated by alien species.
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A human becomes an unlikely rising star in the biggest fighting tournament in the galaxy that's dominated by alien species.A human becomes an unlikely rising star in the biggest fighting tournament in the galaxy that's dominated by alien species.A human becomes an unlikely rising star in the biggest fighting tournament in the galaxy that's dominated by alien species.

  • Director
    • Peter Manoogian
  • Writers
    • Danny Bilson
    • Paul De Meo
  • Stars
    • Paul Satterfield
    • Hamilton Camp
    • Claudia Christian
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Manoogian
    • Writers
      • Danny Bilson
      • Paul De Meo
    • Stars
      • Paul Satterfield
      • Hamilton Camp
      • Claudia Christian
    • 42User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast24

    Paul Satterfield
    • Steve Armstrong
    Hamilton Camp
    Hamilton Camp
    • Shorty
    Claudia Christian
    Claudia Christian
    • Quinn
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Rogor
    Shari Shattuck
    Shari Shattuck
    • Jade
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Weezil
    Brett Porter
    Brett Porter
    • Wayne
    Charles Tabansi
    • Troy
    Michael Deak
    Michael Deak
    • Horn
    Jack Carter
    Jack Carter
    • Announcer
    William Butler
    William Butler
    • Skull
    Grady Clarkson
    • Commissioner Dent
    David L. Thompson
    David L. Thompson
    • Doctor
    • (as Dave Thompson)
    Ken Clark
    Ken Clark
    • Marcus
    Diana Rose
    • Space Lady in Nightclub
    Cliff Lance
    • Space Comic
    Wayne Brewer
    • Vang
    George Masselli
    • Fish Kid #1
    • Director
      • Peter Manoogian
    • Writers
      • Danny Bilson
      • Paul De Meo
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Filming concluded in 1988, but it was not released in the US until 1991.
    • Goofs
      During the first closeup of Horn lifting Steve over his head in the final fight a safety wire can be seen attached to Steve's waist.
    • 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!
    • Connections
      Featured in Half in the Bag: Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Living in the Galaxy
      Music and Lyrics by Paolo Rustichelli
      Performed by Shari Shattuck

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 12, 1990 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 星際戰神
    • Filming locations
      • Empire Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Empire Pictures
      • Altar Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 55m(115 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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