Arena (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film
Released in 1967, Arena is a drama, war and history film directed by Samson Samsonov, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. In one of the occupied European cities, the commandant of the garrison gathers a troupe of circus performers. Coming from different countries, they are in the humiliating position of people forced to serve their enslavers. Many of them, recruited from camps and workhouses, were quite content with their lot. Only after a chain of subsequent events, the artists raise an uprising. Unarmed people are not able to resist the arrived guards. They die, but at the cost of their lives they regain their lost human dignity.
Who’s in it. Arena stars Margarita Volodina as Masha, Adolf Dymsza as red clown, Gleb Strizhenov as stable attendant and Valentins Skulme as white clown, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arena tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arena (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arena change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Arena?
- Arena stars Margarita Volodina, Adolf Dymsza, Gleb Strizhenov, Valentins Skulme and Jānis Melderis.
- When was Arena released?
- Arena was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.