The Octagon

– Scott James, a veteran martial arts expert, is recruited as the protector of the wealthy and beautif..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
The Octagon (1980)

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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Producing Country:
USA
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The Octagon (1980) - Trailer

Release Date:

15 Aug 1980

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Eric Karson

Writer:

Leigh Chapman (screenplay by), Paul Aaron (story by), Leigh Chapman (story by)

Main Actors:

Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson, Lee Van Cleef, Art Hindle

Plot:

Scott's life is plagued by two kinds of flashbacks. First are the childhood memories of the rigorous training he and a friend endured under a martial arts master. The second is of a mission Scott went on that ended with him watching his friend get murdered. Scott later becomes drawn closer to a vicious crime ring known as The Octagon. As he gets closer to the truth, Scott learns that these may be the men that murdered his friend so long ago.

Production:

Media Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
33%