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The Arena (2001): Cast

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The Arena is a 2001 action film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, starring Lisa Dergan as Bodicia, Karen McDougal and Дмитрий Сорокин. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Arena (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genre
Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Arena About?

The premise of The Arena without spoilers.

In imperial Rome the Empire’s power is flaunted in blood‑soaked arena spectacles. Captured from their homelands, Druid Bodicia, slave Jessemina and barbarian Flavius are forced to fight as gladiators for the cruel Governor Timarchus, a banished official who revels in extravagant combats and death. Survival is swift; love and hatred hinge on a breath.

The Arena Themes & Keywords

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  • female rear nudity
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  • slave
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  • druid
  • roman
  • rape
  • kidnapping
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  • period piece
  • sexploitation
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  • cult film
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  • female gladiator
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Cast & crew

The Arena Cast & Characters

Lisa Dergan leads the cast as Bodicia, with Karen McDougal as Jessemina and Дмитрий Сорокин. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Timur Bekmambetov

More films directed by Timur Bekmambetov, best-rated first: Day Watch, Night Watch: Nochnoi Dozor, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and Profile.

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The Arena Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “帝国圣女” and “Gladiatrix”.

Also known as
  • 帝国圣女
  • Gladiatrix
  • The Arena - Schlacht um Rom | Gladiatress of Death
  • The Arena (Gladiatrix)
  • Nőstény gladiátorok
  • Arena da Morte
  • 女角斗士
  • Арена

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FAQ

The Arena FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Arena?

The Arena runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Arena released?

The Arena was released on August 28, 2001.

Who directed The Arena?

The Arena was directed by Timur Bekmambetov.

More films by Timur Bekmambetov

Who is in the cast of The Arena?

The Arena stars Lisa Dergan as Bodicia, Karen McDougal as Jessemina and Дмитрий Сорокин, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Arena have a post-credit scene?

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

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