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Arena

1985
58m
Science Fiction
Music

Status

Released

Release

1985

Runtime

58m

Storyline

"Arena (An Absurd Notion)"

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
58m
Mar 1, 1985
Director
Russell Mulcahy
Russell Mulcahy
Production
Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
HBO
HBO

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Simon Le Bon

Simon Le Bon

Self

John Taylor

John Taylor

Self

Nick Rhodes

Nick Rhodes

Self

Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

Self

Andy Taylor

Andy Taylor

Self

Milo O'Shea

Milo O'Shea

Dr. Duran Duran

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