
Left by his wife, a vain rodeo star picks up a floozy and rides a bad Brahman bull.
Directed by Richard Fleischer, Arena leans on a strong ensemble — Gig Young, Jean Hagen, Polly Bergen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1953.
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A man in search of revenge infiltrates a ranch, hidden in an inhospitable region, where its owner, Altar Keane, gives shelter to outlaws fleeing from the law in exchange for a price.
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