The Octagon

1980, Action/Sports, 1h 43m

7 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Scott James (Chuck Norris), a veteran martial arts expert, is recruited as the protector of the wealthy and beautiful Justine (Karen Carlson) after she becomes the target of a ninja clan. When Scott finds out that his ruthless archnemesis, McCarn (Lee Van Cleef), is involved with the stealthy and dangerous criminals, he is eager to settle old scores. Soon Scott is facing off against McCarn and the entire ninja horde in an effort to take them all down.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Action, Sports
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Eric Karson
  • Producer:
    Joel Freeman
  • Writer:
    Leigh Chapman
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Distributor:
    American Cinema

Cast & Crew

Chuck Norris
Scott James
Karen Carlson
Justine
Lee Van Cleef
McCarn
Art Hindle
A. J.
Carol Bagdasarian
Aura
Kim Lankford
Nancy
Tadashi Yamashita
Seikura
Kurt Grayson
Doggo
Yuki Shimoda
Katsumo
Larry D. Mann
Tibor
John Fujioka
Isawa
Jack Carter
Sharkey
Eric Karson
Director
Joel Freeman
Producer
Leigh Chapman
Screenwriter
Dick Halligan
Original Music
Michel Hugo
Cinematographer
Dann Cahn
Film Editing
James L. Schoppe
Production Design
Barbara Burgdorf
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for The Octagon

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Full Review… Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Full Review… Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Full Review… Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Full Review… Michael Szymanski International Press Academy Full Review… Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Full Review… Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette Full Review… Michelle Alexandria Eclipse Magazine
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Audience Reviews for The Octagon

  • Feb 28, 2008
    My first Chuck Norris flick (save Sidekicks) and I gotta say, I didn't miss much. I mean this film is basically worth watching for yucks only. There are some incredible unintentional laughs (ie Chucks inner monologue (that appears an absurd amount) posseses an echoey whisper to it that just kills me). I never realised how gentle souled Chuck seems either. Plus, in 2008, the presence of ninjas in a film is just ridiculous. This sucker was a hoot, but I know I didn't miss much with the lack of Norris in my childhood. P.S. The joke that Chuck has no chin, that under his beard is just another fist, is sadly debunked in this film as he only has a creepy mustache.
    Patrick D Super Reviewer
  • Mar 21, 2007
    It's my first-time American martial arts movie to deal with ninjas I watched. Super duel between Chuck Norris and the excellent Tadashi Yamashita, instead comes an unbelievable letdown.
    Dean M Super Reviewer
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