The Octagon
"In a world of choices, for one man there is no choice... he must face The Octagon."
Originally released in 1980. The Octagon is a adventure/action film. directed by Eric Karson.
Starring Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson, and Lee Van Cleef
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (139 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$19M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,971,000
Production Companies
- American Cinema Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Octagon?
The Octagon was directed by Eric Karson.
How long is The Octagon?
The Octagon has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Octagon released?
The Octagon was released on August 14, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Octagon?
The main cast of The Octagon includes Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson, Lee Van Cleef, Art Hindle, Carol Bagdasarian.
Is The Octagon worth watching?
The Octagon has a user rating of 5.0/10 based on 139 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.