The Octagon (1980): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Octagon is a 1980 action thriller starring Chuck Norris, Lee Van Cleef and Art Hindle. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $19 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- American Cinema Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Octagon About?
The premise of The Octagon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Chuck Norris portrays Scott James, a skilled martial artist tasked with protecting Justine from a dangerous ninja clan. His mission becomes personal when he uncovers that his longtime adversary, McCarn, is orchestrating the threat. Driven by a desire for revenge and justice, James confronts McCarn in a series of intense and action-packed encounters, settling old scores with a combination of strategy and powerful martial arts.
The Octagon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ninja
- sex in bed
- female topless nudity
- ninja costume
- kissing while having sex
- sex
- uzi
- crime ring
- brother brother relationship
- nunchaku
- square dancing
- terrorist
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- martial artist
- roundhouse kick
- mysterious woman
- punching bag
- heroism
- good versus evil
- assassin
- woman in jeopardy
- dog
- terrorist group
- gunpowder
- ak 47
- fire
- battlefield
- battle
- impalement
- chop socky
- blood
- kiss
- one man army
- dagger
- fistfight
- explosion
- gunfight
- m 16
- violence
- rich woman
- sword fight
- death
- kung fu
- terrorism
- righteous rage
- female warrior
- warrior
- 1980s
- hero
- tough guy
- shape in title
The Octagon Cast
Chuck Norris leads the cast, with Lee Van Cleef and Art Hindle.
Also Starring in The Octagon
· 6 moreThe Octagon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Octagon 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
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TMDB 50% User score
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The Octagon Plot Summary
What happens in The Octagon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
From the opening, a secret military training camp led by Katsumoto promises danger for anyone who betrays the group, a rule that proves fatal when the recruits suddenly assassinate a diplomat, exposing the organization’s far-reaching ruthlessness.
Scott James, a retired karate champion Chuck Norris, attends a dance performance where he meets Nancy, a dancer who blends martial arts into her routine. After a dinner, ninjas strike at Nancy’s home, and Scott fights them off, but he cannot save Nancy or her family. The violence leaves him with more questions than answers, pushing him to seek help from his old mercenary ally McCarn, who stubbornly denies knowledge of ninjas and resists pulling Scott into any anti-terrorist operation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Octagon, scene by scene
The Octagon Box Office
The Octagon grossed $19 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19M
- US & Canada
- $19M
The Octagon Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser The Octagon (1980) (TV Spot)
How Well Do You Know The Octagon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who portrays the retired karate champion Scott James?
Cars in The Octagon
48 cars on screen, including the 1975 Jaguar XJ6 Series II and the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
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1975 Jaguar XJ6 Series II Main role -
1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Main role -
1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Important role -
1975 Ford Club Wagon Important role
The Octagon Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Octagon - Die Rache der Ninja” and “เดี่ยวเดนตาย”.
- Also known as
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- Octagon - Die Rache der Ninja
- เดี่ยวเดนตาย
- Octagon - Escola de Assassinos
- Duelo final
- Karatés védőangyal
- La Fureur du Juste
- Mænd uden nåde
- Octagon: Escola para Assassinos
- Октагон
- A Fortaleza Secreta
- Ośmiokąt
- Osmiúhelník
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- 忍者黑帮
- Octagón
- 옥타곤
- The Octagon – hiljaiset tappajat
- オクタゴン
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Movies Like The Octagon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Enter the Ninja, Ninja Assassin and Full Contact.
The Octagon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Octagon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Octagon?
The Octagon runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Octagon released?
The Octagon was released on August 15, 1980.
Who is in the cast of The Octagon?
The Octagon stars Chuck Norris, Lee Van Cleef and Art Hindle, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Octagon make at the box office?
The Octagon grossed $19 million worldwide.
How is The Octagon rated?
The Octagon has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does The Octagon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Octagon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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