Arena (1953)
Directed by Richard Fleischer
Genres - Drama, Sports & Recreation |
Sub-Genres - Modern Western |
Release Date - Jun 24, 1953 (USA) |
Run Time - 83 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
Share on
Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
Bob Danvers, an arrogant, irresponsible rodeo star, retaliates for losing his wife by having an affair with a pretty fan in this melodrama. His wife, Ruth, really loves him, but she can no longer handle his selfishness and leaves. Hob has his moment of truth at a major Tucson rodeo when his ex-buddy, now a rodeo clown, sacrifices his life to save Hob from being gored by a berserk Brahma bull. The film features realistic scenes from a rodeo and was originally a 3-D picture.
Characteristics
Keywords
friendship, self-sacrifice, bull, clown, competition, cowboy, daughter, elopement, love, love-triangle, marriage, misunderstanding, partner, psychology, rampage, rodeo, stars [celebrities], talent-show, vintage, wife, wrestling-Greco-Roman
