The Octagon (1980)
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2025-09 to 2026-08
Directors
Eric Karson
Cast
Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson, Lee Van Cleef, Art Hindle, Tadashi Yamashita, Carol Bagdasarian
The story
The film opens at a secret military training camp led by Katsumoto, who warns his recruits that betrayal will mean death for them and their families. Soon after, members of the group assassinate a diplomat, revealing their reach and brutality. Scott James, a retired karate champion, attends a dance performance and meets Nancy, a dancer who blends martial arts into her routine.
Genres
Action, action film, martial arts film, ninja film, thriller film
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