the ARENA (1974)

[RCMerchant]

Pam Grier and Margaret Markov star as two woman who are enslaved by the Romans to battle to the death against each other, but revolt against their captures.
This is pretty much a WIP movie with a sword and sandle setting, with the usual cat fights and nudity. Margaret Markov, Rosalba ( of LADY FRANKENSTEIN ) Neri, and the other slave girls are great eye candy, but who are we fooling here? The main reason is to see Pam kick some ass, and that she does!
And as an extra treat, we have Salvatore ( FRANKENSTEIN'S CASTLE OF FREAKS, the BEAST IN HEAT) Baccaro as a Roman flunky!

Directed in Italy with a mostly Italian cast, the dialouge scenes were directed by Steve (BIG BAD MAMA) Carver with the battle scenes done by sleaze merchant Joe D'Amato!

Don't expect any character development or deep plot, but so what?
It's Pam, man!  



PS: For more Pam and Margaret in chains, check out BLACK MAMA, WHITE MAMA (1973)!

[Ted C]

Sounds worth seeing.

[The Burgomaster]

I love Pam Grier movies, but I haven't seen this one yet.

[Allhallowsday]

Haven't seen it either.  I hope to.  PAM GRIER !!!    

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[RCMerchant]

 ^Here ya go, Hallows!

[Allhallowsday]

^Ain't she lovely?

[RCMerchant]

Sometimes...!