Arena story

movie: Arena (1989) · 1989-03-29

Set in 4038, the first human in 50 years is set to compete in the intergalactic boxing sport called simply "The Arena".

8 total · 4 major · 4 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
friendship major Steve and and the four-armed alien chef Shorty were fast friends.
infatuation major Steve was head over heels for Jade, but it was to his detriment, because she drugged him the night before his title fight after giving him his satisfaction.
the need to prove one's self major Steve put his skills to the test in a fierce alien boxing league that no human had dared compete in for the past 50 years.
the sport of boxing major The story follows the human Steve as he fights the odds competing in an alien boxing league.
extraterrestrial being minor The story unfolds on a large space station full of miscellaneous aliens.
gambling minor In the wake of losing their jobs, Steve and Shorty tried to turn their meager savings into a a nice little sum at an underground casino.
space station minor The film is set aboard a large, city-like "star station".
the desire to repay one's debts minor Steve had 12 hours to come up with the money he and Shorty owed to the casino owner Mr. Rogor.