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      The Octagon

      R Released Aug 14, 1980 1h 43m Action List
      25% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 31% Audience Score 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 archnemesis, 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Prime Video Stream Now

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      James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk 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 Rated: 2/4 Oct 2, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The Octagon had a chance to emerge as Norris' best vehicle; instead, too many flaws place it in the close-but-no-cigar category. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 7, 2022 Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 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. Rated: B- Dec 19, 2013 Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Rated: 2/5 Sep 27, 2005 Full Review Michael Szymanski International Press Academy Rated: 0/5 Sep 25, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 23, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Anthony C Chuck at his best!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/24 Full Review Audience Member The most watchable and adult of Chuck Norris' martial arts action films. Norris is undercover to unveil a clandestine group of modern day Ninjas. Again he plays it close to the vest. His acting is never the heart of his films, but that doesn't diminish the enjoyment. Good martial arts action. Good weapons sequences. Richard Norton, the famed Hong Kong action star, is powerful in the uncredited role of the Ninja Assassin. I just saw this film recently and it holds up much better than most of Norris' film and action films of the era. Great fighting, filled with action, and the presence of Lee Van Cleef, one the 20th Century's best character actors makes this one worth the time. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member It's cheesy and fun, a throwback to a time when America was obsessed with the martial arts in the early 80'e. Enjoy it for what it is and don't set your expectations too high and you'll have a blast! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member The octagon 1980, a lot of very well choreographed martial arts fight scenes, and epic confrintation between Norris and the henchman and theChuck's laughable inner thoughts whisper dialogue. What more could you ask for?? All in all not as good as Good Guys Wear Black 1978 but a step in the right direction for Norris with the higher production value and all as well as an increase in action. Solid Norris flick. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member The dialogue is like an out of control version of mad libs. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Having Lee Van Cleef in the film already makes it better than any of the previous Chuck Norris films. And Chuck Norris gets to fight ninjas this time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      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 archnemesis, 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
      Alan Belkin, Michael F. Leone
      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
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