The Arena
“See wild women fight to the death!”
Synopsis
Female gladiators fight to the death. Inspired by the story of Spartacus, follow the adventures of a bevy of slave girls who, upon finding themselves thrust into the gladiator ring, mount a vicious rebellion to fight their way to freedom.
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The Arena Official Trailer #1 - Paul Muller Movie (1974) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Pam Grier
Mamawi
Margaret Markov
Bodicia
Lucretia Love
Deidre
Paul Müller
Lucilius
Daniele Vargas
Timarchus
Maria Pia Conte
Lucinia
Rosalba Neri
Cornelia
Marie Louise Sinclair
Livia
Vassili Karis
Marcus
Silvio Laurenzi
Priscium
Mimmo Palmara
Rufinius
Antonio Casale
Lucan
Franco Garofalo
Aemilius
Pietro Ceccarelli
Septimus
Jho Jhenkins
Quintus
Ivan Gasper
Wulfstan
Pietro Torrisi
Gladiator
Salvatore Baccaro
Winekeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Carver
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington
- Original Score
- Francesco De Masi
- Original Title
- The Arena
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Rover Film, New World Pictures, San Jacinto Productions, Dany Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Carver
Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington
Francesco De Masi
Joe D'Amato
Piera Bruni, Joe Dante
Mark Damon, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Damon
Producer
Steve Carver
Director
Piera Bruni
Editor
Francesco De Masi
Original Music Composer
Joe D'Amato
Director of Photography
Franco Pasquetto
Stunt Coordinator
Joyce Hooper Corrington
Writer
John William Corrington
Writer
Joe Dante
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Arena
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What is The Arena about?
Female gladiators fight to the death. Inspired by the story of Spartacus, follow the adventures of a bevy of slave girls who, upon finding themselves thrust into the gladiator ring, mount a vicious rebellion to fight their way to freedom.
Who directed The Arena?
The Arena was directed by Steve Carver.
Who stars in The Arena?
The principal cast of The Arena includes Pam Grier, Margaret Markov, Lucretia Love, Paul Müller, Daniele Vargas.
When was The Arena released and how long is it?
The Arena was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Arena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Arena was composed by Francesco De Masi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Arena?
The Arena holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).