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Sci-fi music film

Arena (1985): Cast

Arena (1985) movie poster

Arena is a 1985 sci-fi music film directed by Russell Mulcahy, starring Milo O'Shea as Dr. Duran Duran, Roger Taylor and John Taylor. It runs 58 minutes.

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Arena (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Director
Russell Mulcahy
Genres
Sci-Fi , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Arena About?

The premise of Arena without spoilers.

Dr. Duran Duran flees the Matmos’s punishment amid the 1980s height of British band Duran Duran. Mistaking teenage girls’ screams at packed concerts for worshippers, he arrives on Earth to command a following. When he learns the fans reject his evil plans, he attempts to annihilate the true source of their desire—a massive rock concert at Oakland’s Coliseum.

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Cast & crew

Arena Cast & Characters

Milo O'Shea leads the cast as Dr. Duran Duran, with Roger Taylor and John Taylor. Directed by Russell Mulcahy; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Russell Mulcahy

More films directed by Russell Mulcahy, best-rated first: In Like Flynn, Swimming Upstream, Teen Wolf: The Movie and The Shadow.

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Arena Also Known As

Also known as “Arena (An Absurd Notion)”.

Also known as
  • Arena (An Absurd Notion)

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FAQ

Arena FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Arena, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Arena?

Arena runs 58 minutes.

When was Arena released?

Arena was released on March 1, 1985.

Who directed Arena?

Arena was directed by Russell Mulcahy.

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Who is in the cast of Arena?

Arena stars Milo O'Shea as Dr. Duran Duran, Roger Taylor and John Taylor, among 6 credited actors.

Does Arena have a post-credit scene?

No. Arena has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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