A martial artist must defeat a plan by ninjas to create a worldwide training camp for terrorists.
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| Chuck Norris | ... |
Scott James
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| Karen Carlson | ... |
Justine
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| Lee Van Cleef | ... |
McCarn
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| Art Hindle | ... |
A. J.
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Carol Bagdasarian | ... |
Aura
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| Tadashi Yamashita | ... |
Seikura
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| Kim Lankford | ... |
Nancy
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| Larry D. Mann | ... |
Tibor
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| Kurt Grayson | ... |
Doggo
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| Richard Norton | ... |
Kyo - Seikura's Enforcer / Longlegs
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| Yuki Shimoda | ... |
Katsumo - Seikura's Aide
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| Redmond Gleeson | ... |
Duffy
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Alan Chappuis | ... |
Pierre
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| Brian Libby | ... |
Deadwyler
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Ken Gibbel | ... |
Meat
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Cheyenne Rivera | ... |
Greek
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Ted Duncan | ... |
Truckdriver
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Alan Marcus | ... |
Truckdriver
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| Gerald Okamura | ... |
Ninja Instructor
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| Jo McDonnell | ... |
Amy Lee
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| Jack Carter | ... |
Sharkey
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| Ernie Hudson | ... |
Quinine
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Robert B. Loring | ... |
Johann
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Fenton Jones | ... |
Square Dance Caller
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| Crane Jackson | ... |
House Detective
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Clarke Gordon | ... |
Drunk
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Ben Freedman | ... |
Newsvendor
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Shannon Scott David | ... |
Waitress
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| Elizabeth Carder | ... |
Desk Clerk
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Kitty Beau | ... |
Hostess
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| Aaron Norris | ... |
Hatband
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John Barrett | ... |
Justine's Killer
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Bill Beau | ... |
Aide
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| Enrique Lucero | ... |
One Armed Man
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Eric F. Valdez | ... |
Scott's Taxi Driver
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Gasper A. Henaine | ... |
A.J.'s Taxi Driver
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Carlos Romano | ... |
Pilot
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Mario Valdez | ... |
Hotel Clerk
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| John Fujioka | ... |
Isawa the Teacher
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Mike Norris | ... |
Scott at Eighteen
(as Michael Norris)
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| Brian Tochi | ... |
Seikura at Eighteen
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Kevin Brando | ... |
Scott at Eight
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Darrin Lee | ... |
Seikura at Eight
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John Shields | ... |
1st Lieutenant
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Thad Geer | ... |
2nd Lieutenant
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Haven Earle Haley | ... |
Diplomat
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Benjamin J. Perry | ... |
Male Assassin
(as Ben Perry)
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Janette Jiliano | ... |
Female Assassin
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Don Pike | ... |
Chauffer
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Janell Twomey | ... |
Nanny
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J. Ross Imler | ... |
French Policeman
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| Barbara Bingham | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Joel Freeman | ... |
Man Handing Flowers to Nancy (uncredited)
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| Tracey Walter | ... |
Mr. Beedy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Eric Karson | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Leigh Chapman | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Paul Aaron | ... | (story by) and |
| Leigh Chapman | ... | (story by) |
Produced by
| Alan Belkin | ... | executive producer |
| Joel Freeman | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Michael Leone | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Dick Halligan | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Michel Hugo | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Dann Cahn | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Steven Cohen | ... | assistant editor (as Steven J. Cohen) |
| Vivian Hengsteler | ... | negative cutter |
| Steven Ramirez | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| James L. Schoppe | ||
Costume Design by
| Barbara Burgdorf | ... | (costumes by) |
Makeup Department
| Dorothea Long | ... | head hair stylist |
Production Management
| Carlos Flores | ... | Production manager: Mexico / production manager: Mexico |
| Jim Henderling | ... | production manager |
| Jean Higgins | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mario Cisneros | ... | assistant director: Mexico |
| Louis S. Muscate | ... | second assistant director |
| Skip Surguine | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Sam Moore | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Glenn E. Anderson | ... | sound mixer (as Glenn Anderson) |
| Joe Fineman | ... | supervising sound editor |
| José A. García | ... | sound mixer: Mexico (as Jose Garcia) |
| M. Curtis Price | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tony Romero | ... | cable man |
| James Utterback | ... | boom operator |
| David B. Cohn | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
| Robert Davenport | ... | uncredited |
| Duncan McEwan | ... | sound loader (uncredited) |
| John Osiecki | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Joep Bannenberg | ... | special effects assistant |
| Ted Koerner | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| John Barrett | ... | stunts |
| Jay De Plano | ... | stunts |
| Ken Lesco | ... | stunt ninja |
| Aaron Norris | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Richard Norton | ... | stunts |
| Benjamin J. Perry | ... | stunts |
| Phillip Rhee | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Simon Rhee | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| William L. Asman | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Bill Beam | ... | key grip |
| Bobby Burton | ... | gaffer |
| Gabriel Castro | ... | gaffer: Mexico |
| Peter Davidian | ... | electrician (as Pete Davidian) |
| Jeffrey Alan Goldenberg | ... | assistant camera (as Jeff Goldenberg) |
| John A. Hawn | ... | electrician (as John Hawn) |
| Mitchell Lookabaugh | ... | grip (as Mitch Lookabaugh) |
| Brice Mack | ... | camera operator (as Brice Mack III) |
| Ed Medin | ... | best boy electric |
| Jon Mentzer | ... | electrician (as John Mentzer) |
| David Morales | ... | best boy grip |
| Robert J. San Martin | ... | assistant camera |
| Donald Schmitz | ... | grip |
| Michael Scott | ... | assistant camera |
| Leobardo Sánchez | ... | camera operator: Mexico (as Leonardo Sanchez) |
| Gabriel Torres | ... | director of photography: Mexico |
| Mel Traxel | ... | still photographer |
| Ronald Vidor | ... | camera operator b camera |
| Patrick J. Vitolla | ... | grip (as Patrick Vitolla) |
Casting Department
| Nancy Rodman | ... | casting director: Mexico |
| Chris Trainor | ... | extras casting: Filmtrain |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sanford Slepak | ... | costume supervisor (as Sandy Slepak) |
Music Department
| John Osiecki | ... | scoring mixer |
| Roy Prendergast | ... | music editor |
Additional Crew
| Sudy Dostal | ... | production coordinator |
| Aaron Norris | ... | fight choreographer |
| Chuck Norris | ... | fight choreographer |
| Brandon Pender | ... | production executive: development |
| Chester A. Whitmore | ... | choreographer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Cinema Releasing (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- Danton Films (1980) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Enterprise Pictures Limited (1980) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- American Cinema Releasing (1981) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Pilot Filmverleih (1981) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Vista Películas (1981) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2012) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Astral Video (1983) (Canada) (VHS)
- Atlantic Film (2004) (Sweden) (DVD)
- CBS/Fox (1984) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2013) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- El 9 Besepi S.L. (2021) (Spain)
- EuroVideo (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Exakt Media AB (1982) (Norway) (VHS)
- Future Film (1996) (Finland) (VHS)
- Future Film (2004) (Finland) (DVD)
- HGV Video Productions (1991) (Canada) (VHS)
- Hipervídeo (1983) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1981) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Image Entertainment (1988) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- M.I.A. Video (1994) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- M.I.B. (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- MRA Entertainment Group (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Madison Home Video (1984) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- N.M. International (1994) (Norway) (VHS)
- Nelonen (2008) (Finland) (tv) (cable television)
- Omaxi (1984) (Finland) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1982) (Australia) (VHS)
- Scorpion Releasing (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Star Media Entertainment (2004) (Norway) (DVD)
- Trinity Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
- VL-Musiikki (2013) (Finland) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Viacom (1989) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Video Treasures (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Videotrage (1984) (Finland) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Filmtrain (extras casting)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios (re-recording)
- Neiman-Tillar Associates (music post-production)
- Neiman-Tillar Associates (creative sound)
- Panavision (camera equipment: lenses and Panaflex® camera)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Scott's life is plagued by two kinds of flashbacks. First are the childhood memories of the rigorous training he and a friend endured under a martial arts master. The second is of a mission Scott went on that ended with him watching his friend get murdered. Scott later becomes drawn closer to a vicious crime ring known as The Octagon. As he gets closer to the truth, Scott learns that these may be the men that murdered his friend so long ago.
Written by Spaz |
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| Taglines | In a world of choices, for one man there is no choice . . . he must face THE OCTAGON See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $4,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Chuck Norris' character of Scott James at eighteen years of age was portrayed by his real-life son Mike Norris. See more » |
| Goofs | After the terrorist trainee falls through the trapdoor, a crew person's hand is visible as it closes back up. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Slugger's Wife/Desperately Seeking Susan/The Last Dragon (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sad Lady See more » |
| Quotes |
Scott:
That's an insult to both of us. It makes me stupid and you... a whore. See more » |