Arena Brains
Synopsis
A short film by painter-turned-filmmaker Robert Longo, "Arena Brains" is a series of interlocking vignettes set in and around the art world of 1980s New York City, satirizing the neuroses and eccentricities of this milieu.
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Arena Brains (1987) - RARE 80's VIDEO - Starring Ray Liota, Steve Buscemi And Michael Stipe
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-05
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Michael Stipe
The Watcher
Eric Bogosian
The Entertainer
Ray Liotta
The Artist
Richard Price
The Critic
Richard Schiff
Deli Man
Sean Young
Artist
Steve Buscemi
Wired Kid #1
Mark Boone Junior
Boyfriend
Ron Vawter
Man with Cigar
Anne DeSalvo
Successful Woman #1
Jodi Long
Successful Woman #2
Jessica Cardinale
Woman in Black Suit
Emily Prager
Lone Woman
Allyson Suprenant
Drunken Woman
Ginger Garrett
Yuppie
Dana Daffer
Tourist #1
Heather Pleasants
Tourist #2
Sammy Jade
Taxi Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Longo
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Bogosian, E. Max Frye, Robert Longo, Emily Prager, Richard Price
- Original Title
- Arena Brains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- Pressure Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Longo
Eric Bogosian, E. Max Frye, Robert Longo, Emily Prager, Richard Price
Rick Feist
Jonathan Bender, Victoria Hamburg
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Bogosian
Writer
E. Max Frye
Writer
Robert Longo
Writer
Emily Prager
Writer
Richard Price
Writer
Rick Feist
Editor
Jonathan Bender
Producer
Victoria Hamburg
Producer
Robert Longo
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arena Brains
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What is Arena Brains about?
A short film by painter-turned-filmmaker Robert Longo, "Arena Brains" is a series of interlocking vignettes set in and around the art world of 1980s New York City, satirizing the neuroses and eccentricities of this milieu.
Who directed Arena Brains?
Arena Brains was directed by Robert Longo.
Who stars in Arena Brains?
The principal cast of Arena Brains includes Michael Stipe, Eric Bogosian, Ray Liotta, Richard Price, Richard Schiff.
When was Arena Brains released and how long is it?
Arena Brains was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 35m.