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Arena

Name: Arena
Genre: Western, Drama
Released: 1953-06-24
Cast: Gig Young, Jean Hagen, Polly Bergen, Harry Morgan, Barbara Lawrence

1953 | 83 min | Western, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Right up the alley of people who get choked up at a comeback and western fans. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more. Fans of True Grit or Hud should feel right at home.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 23 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off: Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Left by his wife, a vain rodeo star picks up a floozy and rides a bad Brahman bull.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Richard Fleischer