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The Octagon poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.0 / 100
1980·Action / Drama / Romance·1h 43m

THE OCTAGON

“In a world of choices, for one man there is no choice... he must face The Octagon.”

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.

Above the Line
Eric Karson·DirectorLeigh Chapman·WriterLeigh Chapman·StoryMichel Hugo·Director of PhotographyDick Halligan·Original Music ComposerDann Cahn·Editor
Cast
Chuck Norris·Scott JamesKaren Carlson·JustineLee Van Cleef·McCarnArt Hindle·A. J.Carol Bagdasarian·AuraKim Lankford·NancyTadashi Yamashita·SeikuraKurt Grayson·DoggoYuki Shimoda·Katsumo - Seikura's AideLarry D. Mann·Tibor
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 4
Eric Karson·DirectorSkip Surguine·First Assistant DirectorLouis S. Muscate·Second Assistant DirectorAlvin Greenman·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Leigh Chapman·StoryPaul Aaron·StoryLeigh Chapman·Writer
Camera· 2
Michel Hugo·Director of PhotographyGabriel Torres·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dann Cahn·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Dick Halligan·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
James L. Schoppe·Production DesignBarbara Burgdorf·Costume DesignJames Hassinger·Set Decoration
Production· 6
Joel Freeman·ProducerAlan Belkin·Executive ProducerMichael Leone·Executive ProducerJean Higgins·Executive In Charge Of ProductionJim Henderling·Production ManagerCaro Jones·Casting
Other Departments· 6
Richard Norton·StuntsKen Lesco·StuntsAaron Norris·Stunt CoordinatorBen Perry·StuntsJohn Barrett·StuntsJay De Plano·Stunts
By the Numbers
63.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
25%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$19M
ROI 374%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Octagon's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#CC3333
#666666
Mood
Action Packed, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a central illustration of a man with blonde hair and a mustache, looking directly forward. Below him, a woman with long brown hair holds a s”

actionmartial arts
Key Elements
Submachine GunSai WeaponBurning Structure
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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