Arena
“Arena (An Absurd Notion)”
Synopsis
Call my name, and I'll be there. Dr. Duran Duran escapes the punishment of the Matmos at the height of British rock 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 rock concert taking place at the Oakland (Calif.) Colesium.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Original Title
- Arena
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mulcahy
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mulcahy
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Arena about?
Call my name, and I'll be there. Dr. Duran Duran escapes the punishment of the Matmos at the height of British rock 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 rock concert taking place at the Oakland (Calif.) Colesium.
Who directed Arena?
Arena was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Who stars in Arena?
The principal cast of Arena includes Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor.
When was Arena released and how long is it?
Arena was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arena?
Arena holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).