The Octagon (1980)
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Cast
as Scott James
as Justine
as McCarn
as A. J.
as Longlegs
as Aura
as Nancy, Dancer
as Seikura
as Doggo
as Katsumoto
as Tibor
as Isawa
as Sharkey
as Justine's Killer
as Hatband
as Seikura at Eighteen
as Ninja Instructor
as Pilot
as Chauffer (sic)
as Desk Clerk
as Meat
as Duffy
as Truckdriver
as Scott at Eight
as Amy Lee
as One Armed Man
as Truckdriver
as Quinine
as Deadwyler
as House Detective
Critic Reviews for The Octagon
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It's ambitious work but not always successful, with director Eric Karson biting off a little more than he can chew when it comes time to build momentum with such a top-heavy film.
Audience Reviews for The Octagon
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.
Super Reviewer
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.
Super Reviewer
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