Spent the whole movie wondering why i was listening to chuck whisper to himself thinking this is stupid, not to mention the plot seemed not nearly as engaging as i. Chuck norris, karen carlson, lee cleef, art hindle. Uk vhs trailer for the 1980 ninja action film the octagon. A martial artist must defeat a plan by ninjas to create a worldwide training camp for terrorists. Ever wanted to see chuck norris tear apart a team of ninjas in their own hideout. After a plane is hijacked by terrorists, the delta force is sent in to resolve the crisis. This element may have been meant to be mysterious, but obviously it was just another part of the movie that may have swayed the viewer into thinking this was a comedy. Chuck norris stars as scott james, a retired martial artist with a checkered past. The octagon 1980 official trailer digitally remastered hd. From 1968 through 1974, he held the worlds middleweight karate championship title. Chuck norris favoritos a list of 23 titles created 5 months ago chuck norris a list of 28 titles.
American action star chuck norris first learned martial arts while serving in the air force. One of the best martial arts movies of all time my favorite chuck norris movie. Chuck norris split greetings from chuck norris trending now by whatstrending tv. His voice echoes in whisper whenever he thinks of anything. A detective comes to the aid of an aged diamond cutter. Chuck norris full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Norris appropriately plays a retired karate champ hired as a bodyguard for a wealthy woman. During this period, he made his film debut in the wrecking crew 1968. The octagon 1980 official trailer hd 1080p chuck norris. This week, we continue our chuckathon with a look at his 1980 hit, the octagon. If chuck norris was a spartan in the movie 300, the movie would be called 1. Chuck norris celebrity profile check out the latest chuck norris photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Chuck norris made only one ninja movie in his career i think because i dont remember any others but somehow the octagon is a surprisingly plot driven ninja movie which isnt a very good thing since well ninja movies need to be swift. According to director eric karson on the dvd, this 1980 movie was the only ever arena film that chuck norris ever made. Find out more information about wind in the wire tv movie. The octagon 1980 eric snider 020420 as you no doubt inferred from the title, the octagon is about chuck norris saving his friends from terrorist ninjas. The octagon is a vintage chuck norris film with ninjas. Chuck norris, ninjas, super ninjas, fights, this couldnt possibly suck. Chuck appeared in the way of the dragon starring right beside the legendary bruce lee and other movies life good guys wear black, the octagon, lone wolf mcquade, code of silence, the delta force and three sequels of missing in action 1, 2, and three.
Scott james, played by chuck norris, is an american martial artist who seems to be pretty much unbeatable, but hes just living the life right now, hookin up with the ladies and trying to have some fun. Another madefortv movie, logans war features chuck norris at his chuck norrisingest. Portraying scott james in this movie, lead star chuck norris later also played a character first named scott in the delta force movies, scott mccoy in the. But in this case, by giving 1 star, i hope to prevent anyone else from making the same. A wealthy heiress, who seeks revenge against an international terrorist camp known as the octagon, enlists his help through suspense and intrigue, because he is the only one who can defeat. Chuck norris wears sunglasses so that his eyes wont hurt the sun. High quality chuck norris inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. The octagon is a 1980 action film starring chuck norris, karen carlson and lee van cleef. Even though there wasnt a lot of transition from the first movie, it was enjoyable as a standalone in that chuck norris campy vibe.
Every original show and movie coming to the warnermedia streaming. Hate him or love him but this guy got some loads of action packed movies. The octagon 1980 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. Norris appeared in a number of action films, such as way of the dragon, in which he starred alongside bruce lee, and was the cannon groups leading star in the 1980s. But if youre looking for cheesy chuck norrisy fun, this is absolutely the movie to watch. Chuck norris the octagon scott james character profile. Chuck norris is familiar to fans worldwide as the star of action films such as the hitman 1991, the delta force 1986 and delta force 2. See more ideas about chuck norris, chuck norris movies and movies. The octagon 1980 movie trailer chuck norris, karen carlson.
It was directed by eric karson and written by paul aaron and leigh chapman. The script as is the case in nearly every ninja film has holes. High resolution official movie posters for the octagon 1980 directed by eric karson. The plot of the film is unnecessarily meandering and talky in the making of, the director proudly points out how they had the concept of terrorist camps before it was general knowledge in the real world and gimmicky concepts like the echoing monologues are. Chuck norris is an american martial artist and actor. The octagon with chuck norris martial arts action movies. The film involves a martial artist who must stop a group of terrorists trained in the ninja style by his halfbrother. The most entertaining aspect of the film is chuck norris voice over narration of his thoughts. This time he plays as logan fallon, who watched his entire family get murdered when he was just 10 years old. The octagon 1980 official trailer digitally remastered hd 1080p chuck norris.
He also starred in missing in action 1984 and its sequels, firewalker 1986 and sidekicks 1992. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by chuck norris. He played the starring role in the television series walker, texas ranger, from 1993 to 2001. Karate champ chuck norris returns for another chopsocky vigilante flick in the octagon, one of a handful of undistinguished ninja pictures released during the early 80s. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. However, according to website teleport city, previously in 1972 norris really made an impact as the boss bad guy in bruce lees classic way of the dragon the way of the dragon 1972. Being a obsessed ninja fan, this is the movie to watch. With chuck norris, karen carlson, lee van cleef, art hindle. Karate champ chuck norris returns for another chopsocky vigilante flick in. Top 10 chuck norris movie fight scenes kungfu kingdom. I had seen this ages before on vhs as a kid and so this was almost a blindbuy. Top 10 chuck norris movie fight scenes ramon youseph march 23, 2018 articles when it comes to action film toughness it seems there is virtually. Chuck norris plays martial artist scott james who must conquer the demons.
It is notable for its inventive use of voice over effects to portray the inner life of norris character, scott james. The octagon 1980 official trailer chuck norris youtube. The octagon 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Tom jolliffe pays tribute to movie legend turned internet meme god chuck norris, who recently turned 80. It was directed by eric karson and written by paul aaron and leigh. As scott becomes perilously drawn to the octagon he realises his brother has turned to. The octagon 27x40 movie poster 1980 the octagon 27x40 movie poster 1980 what others are saying. The chuck norris appreciation thread i remember seeing the octagon when i was young, thought it was a decent enough movie that when i saw it at a flea market i snagged it up. Summary called spectacularly choreographed and executed by the hollywood reporter, legendary martial arts star chuck norris takes on a deadly terrorist training camp known only as the octagon in this deadly tale of revenge that pits brother against. Now, however, ninja terrorists keep appearing, causing james to question whether someone from his past could be training them at a mysterious compound called the octagon. The story itself is both cluttered and implausible. The chuck norris appreciation thread dvd talk forum. Norris became a regular in the cannon films stable and starred in a number of action flicks such as good guys wear black, the octagon, silent rage, missing in.