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The Octagon (1980)

R · 1980-08-14 · 1h 44m · EN
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In a world of choices, for one man there is no choice . . . he must face THE OCTAGON

Scott James, a veteran martial arts expert, is recruited as the protector of the wealthy and beautiful Justine after she becomes the target of a ninja clan. When Scott finds out that his ruthless arch-nemesis, McCarn , 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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Eric KarsonDirectorLeigh ChapmanWriter
Budget
$4M
Box office
$19M

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Chuck NorrisChuck NorrisScott JamesKaren CarlsonKaren CarlsonJustineLee Van CleefLee Van CleefMcCarnArt HindleArt HindleA. J.Carol BagdasarianCarol BagdasarianAuraTadashi YamashitaTadashi YamashitaSeikuraKim LankfordKim LankfordNancyLarry D. MannLarry D. MannTiborRichard NortonRichard NortonKyo - Seikura's Enforcer / Long LegsYuki ShimodaYuki ShimodaKatsumo - Seikura's AideRedmond GleesonRedmond GleesonDuffyAlan ChappuisAlan ChappuisPierre

Keywords

Martial artsAction heroRevengeNeo-noirVigilanteNinjaAssassinTerroristFightWarriorTerrorismMassacreOne against many

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · AdventureTheme affinityMartial Arts · Action Hero · RevengeVisual styleNeo NoirPacingActionEmotional intensityWarriorDirector preference140770

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What is The Octagon about?

Scott James, a veteran martial arts expert, is recruited as the protector of the wealthy and beautiful Justine after she becomes the target of a ninja clan. When Scott finds out that his ruthless arch-nemesis, McCarn , 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.

How long is The Octagon?

The Octagon has a runtime of 104 minutes.

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