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The Octagon

Play trailer Poster for The Octagon R,  1980,  1h 43m,  Action Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 29% 7 Reviews Tomatometer 31% 5,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
29% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 31% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
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 arch nemesis, 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.

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James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk Oct 2, 2022
2/4
notably more violent and cynical than Norris’s previous films, even though he plays the same type of taciturn, reluctant hero whose integrity is never—ever—in question Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Aug 7, 2022
2.5/4
The Octagon had a chance to emerge as Norris' best vehicle; instead, too many flaws place it in the close-but-no-cigar category. Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Dec 19, 2013
B-
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. Go to Full Review
Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Sep 27, 2005
2/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 23, 2005
2/5
Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette May 14, 2004
2/5
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Cast & Crew

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Eric Karson

Director

Chuck Norris

Scott James

Karen Carlson

Justine

Lee Van Cleef

McCarn

Art Hindle

A. J.

Carol Bagdasarian

Aura

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The Octagon

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Movie Info

Synopsis 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 arch nemesis, 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.
Director
Eric Karson
Producer
Joel Freeman
Screenwriter
Leigh Chapman
Distributor
American Cinema
Production Co
American Cinema Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 14, 1980, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 20, 2018
Runtime
1h 43m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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