Arena is a movie that came out in 1953. It is a drama sport film that primarily revolves around the locations it was filmed at and the characters of the movie. In this article, we’ll discuss where it was filmed, who played what roles, and some more interesting facts about the movie and its backstage secrets.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Arena was filmed at various locations in Arizona, USA. The filming took place on the 11th of February, 1953. Here are the specific locations where the movie was shot:
- Tucson Rodeo Grounds located at 4823 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson
- Sonoran Desert
- Tucson Mountains
- Old Tucson located at 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson
- Sierrita Mountains
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gig Young | Hob Danvers |
| Jean Hagen | Meg Hutchins |
| Polly Bergen | Ruth Danvers |
| Barbara Lawrence | Sylvia Lorgan |
| Robert Horton | Jackie Roach |
| Lee Aaker | Teddy Hutchins |
| Lee Van Cleef | Smitty |
| Marilee Phelps | Smitty’s Wife |
| Jim Hayward | Cal Jamison |
| Stuart Randall | Eddie Elstead |
| Morris Ankrum | Bucky Hillberry |
| Murray Alper | Medic (uncredited) |
| Brandon Beach | Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) |
| Chet Brandenburg | Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) |
| Archie Butler | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| John Call | Father (uncredited) |
| Naomi Childers | Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) |
| Gene Coogan | Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) |
| Bill Coontz | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| Jeanne Dante | Eastern Tourist (uncredited) |
| Billy Dix | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| Richard Farnsworth | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| Chuck Hayward | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| John Hedloe | Young Man (uncredited) |
| Len Hendry | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Whitey Hughes | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| Kenner G. Kemp | Rodeo Official (uncredited) |
| Jess Kirkpatrick | Eastern Tourist (uncredited) |
| Mary Lawrence | Young Woman (uncredited) |
| Philo McCullough | Rodeo Official (uncredited) |
| Frank McLure | Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) |
| Marshall Reed | Clerk (uncredited) |
| Helen Spring | Eastern Tourist (uncredited) |
| Jack Stoney | Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) |
| Jack Tornek | Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) |
| Arthur Tovey | Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) |
| Dale Van Sickel | Johnny Backett (uncredited) |
| Emmett Vogan | Eastern Tourist (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on 24th June 1953 in the USA.
- The genre of the movie is Drama and Sport.
- The film is about a rodeo rider whose marriage is in danger because of his dedication to the sport.
- It was directed by Richard Fleischer, written by Arthur M. Loew Jr. and Harold Jack Bloom.
- The main characters were Gig Young who played Hob Danvers, Jean Hagen playing Meg Hutchins, and Polly Bergen as Ruth Danvers.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Tucson Rodeo Grounds – 4823 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.165094
- Longitude: -110.9669945
- Place ID: ChIJaxIBRA171oYRA3WmxRlqiKc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4823 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2480009
- Longitude: -112.9161399
- Place ID: ChIJsyd_lvqjKoERf3hWoH20AzI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sonoran Desert, Arizona 85321, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Tucson Mountains, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.225
- Longitude: -111.1167
- Place ID: ChIJXSxUsrjY1YYRT_KO-1HMZNA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tucson Mountains, Arizona 85745, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Old Tucson – 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2183137
- Longitude: -111.1289275
- Place ID: ChIJi_GkusLY1YYRVuw2LNTg7WY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 201 Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Sierrita Mountains, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.877861
- Longitude: -111.195097
- Place ID: ChIJKxCcgKku1IYRgxxmHHENqvY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sierrita Mountains, Arizona 85629, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
