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The Arc

  • 1991
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
39
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The Arc (1991)
Drama

His life a mess, an out-of-work welder goes on a cross-country road trip and meets odd people.His life a mess, an out-of-work welder goes on a cross-country road trip and meets odd people.His life a mess, an out-of-work welder goes on a cross-country road trip and meets odd people.

  • Director
    • Rob Tregenza
  • Writer
    • Rob Tregenza
  • Stars
    • Ash Adams
    • Gregory Fennell
    • Catherine Fogarty
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    39
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rob Tregenza
    • Writer
      • Rob Tregenza
    • Stars
      • Ash Adams
      • Gregory Fennell
      • Catherine Fogarty
    • 6User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ash Adams
    Ash Adams
    • John Butz
    • (as Jason Adams)
    Gregory Fennell
    Gregory Fennell
    • Featured
    • (as Grigori)
    Catherine Fogarty
    Brian Hemmingsen
    Larry Holden
    Larry Holden
    Kathryn Kelley
    Kathryn Kelley
    • Beth
    Mary Lodge
    Jennifer Mendenhall
    • Sally
    Hugh Nees
    • Director
      • Rob Tregenza
    • Writer
      • Rob Tregenza
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    10gardenflyer

    a passage of rites movie, with cinematography to die for

    jason adams is a revelation as the misunderstood young man in The Arc. Sweeping shots of the desert add to religious undertones, giving this movie a unique effect. i only ever saw this once on channel 4 , england, in 1991, yet ive seen nothing better. Rob Tregenza's (the director/cinematographer)genius is his minimalist approach to subject matter in my opinion, giving the cast a distinct human body to work with. As a piece of film this is amazing, as a piece of art it is timeless. Mark Daynes.
    10MrDaynes

    Dark journey

    John Butz is a welder who gets forced out of his hometown by his fellow co-workers who go on strike. A solitary voice, he leaves his girlfriend too, embarking on a journey of self-discovery. The cinematography & minimal content of this dark yet enlightening piece of cinema will enrich anyones life who sees it.

    This to me is an almost religious piece especially for the ending, which is simply outstanding. Jason Adams is amazing, and I find it hard to believe this method actor never won the top film roles after this, instead acting in (amongst other parts)'Dr Quinn Medicine Woman.'

    I, for one, am a huge fan of this movie & the director Rob Tregenza - still working against the constraints of mainstream American cinema.
    9pepijn67

    THE ROADMOVIE

    One of the best roadmovies ever produced as far as I know. The movie is as independent as John Butz in the movie. I saw this movie on a German channel a couple of years ago. It seems that nobody else has noticed the rarity of this great movie. This goes far beyond movies such as 'easy rider'.
    9pepijn67

    THE ROADMOVIE

    one of the best roadmovies ever produced as far as i know. the movie is as independent as John Butz in the movie. I saw this movie on a German channel a couple of years ago. It seems that nobody else has noticed the rarity of this great movie. This goes far beyond movies such as 'easy rider'.
    9delphinix

    Great Roadmovie

    I saw it on TV a few years ago, it really moved me to see what happened next after he had made the move to leave his family and just Live in the moment. I Love the ending-music with this woman singing with a beautiful voice...

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1993 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Lichtbogen
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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