Australia / Aug 14, 1980 / MA15+
In a world of choices, for one man there is no choice... he must face The Octagon.
1h 44min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kurt Grayson | Doggo |
| Yuki Shimoda | Katsumo - Seikura's Aide |
| Larry D. Mann | Tibor |
| John Fujioka | Isawa the Teacher |
| Jack Carter | Sharkey |
| Richard Norton | Kyo - Seikura's Enforcer / Longlegs |
| Redmond Gleeson | Duffy |
| Alan Chappuis | Pierre |
| Brian Libby | Deadwyler |
| Ken Gibbel | Meat |
| Cheyenne Rivera | Greek |
| Ted Duncan | Truckdriver |
| Alan Marcus | Truckdriver |
| Gerald Okamura | Ninja Instructor |
| Jo McDonnell | Amy Lee |
| Ernie Hudson | Quinine |
| Robert B. Loring | Johann |
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| Fenton Jones | Square Dance Caller |
| Crane Jackson | House Detective |
| Clarke Gordon | Drunk |
| Ben Freedman | Newsvendor |
| Shannon Scott David | Waitress |
| Elizabeth Carder | Desk Clerk |
| Kitty Beau | Hostess |
| Aaron Norris | Hatband |
| John Barrett | Justine's Killer |
| Bill Beau | Aide |
| Enrique Lucero | One Armed Man |
| Eric F. Valdez | Scott's Taxi Driver |
| Gasper A. Henaine | A.J.'s Taxi Driver |
| Carlos Romano | Pilot |
| Mario Valdez | Hotel Clerk |
| Mike Norris | Scott at Eighteen |
| Brian Tochi | Seikura at Eighteen |
| Kevin Brando | Scott at Eight |
| Darrin Lee | Seikura at Eight |
| John Shields | 1st Lieutenant |
| Thad Geer | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Haven Earle Haley | Diplomat |
| Ben Perry | Male Assassin |
| Janette Jiliano | Female Assassin |
| Don Pike | Chauffer |
| Janell Twomey | Nanny |
| J. Ross Imler | French Policeman |
| Tracey Walter | Mr. Beedy (uncredited) |
Genres
AdventureActionThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Octagon |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | American Cinema Productions |
| Release date | 14 agosto 1980 |
| Executive producer | Michael Leone, Alan Belkin |
| Production | Joel Freeman |
| Writer | Paul Aaron, Leigh Chapman |
| Casting | Caro Jones |
| Editing | Dann Cahn |
| Cinematography | Michel Hugo, Gabriel Torres |
| Assistant directors | Skip Surguine, Louis S. Muscate, Eric Karson, Alvin Greenman |
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| Camera operators | Michel Hugo, Gabriel Torres |
| Additional photography | Michel Hugo, Gabriel Torres |
| Production design | James L. Schoppe, James Hassinger |
| Art direction | James L. Schoppe, James Hassinger |
| Set decoration | James Hassinger, James L. Schoppe |
| Stunts | Richard Norton, Ken Lesco, Aaron Norris, Ben Perry, John Barrett, Jay De Plano |
| Music | Dick Halligan |
| Sound | Dick Halligan |
| Costume design | Barbara Burgdorf |
| Makeup | Barbara Burgdorf |
| Hairstyling | Barbara Burgdorf |
| Budget | 4.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 18.971.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Brazil / Aug 14, 1980 / 16
United States / Aug 14, 1980 / R
Germany / Nov 10, 1980
Physical media
United States / Jun 01, 1983 / VHS
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