Arena

Arena

94 mins | Action, Science Fiction, Horror | March 29, 1989

An intergalactic fighting competition between champions of various worlds has traditionally been won by a species much larger and stronger than humans. Entering the contest, a human finds he has to battle against not just his opponents and his self-doubts, but the corrupt system. Far in the future, on a distant space station, the legendary Arena is where the best fighters from every planet come to vie for the championship. But for over half a century, no Earthling has been good enough to be a contender. Until out of nowhere, comes an underdog: the great human hope, Steve Armstrong... and the best anyone's ever seen. He's been training all his life for a shot at the big time, but now he's up against some mighty big muscle: a ruthless extra-terrestrial crimelord who'll pull no punches to make sure he stops Steve dead. In the mood for hard-hitting sci-fi action? Arena will knock you out!

Arena

94 mins | Action, Science Fiction, Horror | March 29, 1989

Arena
An intergalactic fighting competition between champions of various worlds has traditionally been won by a species much larger and stronger than humans. Entering the contest, a human finds he has to battle against not just his opponents and his self-doubts, but the corrupt system. Far in the future, on a distant space station, the legendary Arena is where the best fighters from every planet come to vie for the championship. But for over half a century, no Earthling has been good enough to be a contender. Until out of nowhere, comes an underdog: the great human hope, Steve Armstrong... and the best anyone's ever seen. He's been training all his life for a shot at the big time, but now he's up against some mighty big muscle: a ruthless extra-terrestrial crimelord who'll pull no punches to make sure he stops Steve dead. In the mood for hard-hitting sci-fi action? Arena will knock you out!
IMDb rating 5.3
Producers Empire Pictures, Altar Productions
Original title Arena
Directors Peter Manoogian
Writers Paul De Meo, Danny Bilson

Cast

Paul Satterfield

as Steve Armstrong

Hamilton Camp

as Shorty

Marc Alaimo

as Rogor

Shari Shattuck

as Jade

Armin Shimerman

as Weezil

Brett Porter

as Wayne

Charles Tabansi

as Troy

Michael Deak

as Horn

Jack Carter

as Announcer

William Butler

as Skull

Grady Clarkson

as Commissioner Dent

Dave Thompson

as Doctor

Ken Clark

as Marcus

Diana Rose

as Space Lady in Nightclub

Cliff Lance

as Space Comic

Wayne Brewer

as Vang

George Masselli

as Fish Kid #1

August L. Lohuaru

as Fish Kid #2

Steve Wang

as Sloth