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Aug 14, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 14 1980 – The Octagon Premiered in Theaters.

On this day August 14 1980, The Octagon premiered in theaters. The martial arts thriller starred Chuck Norris as Scott James, a retired ninja expert drawn back into action when a terrorist training camp opens a deadly martial arts program.

The story followed James as he returned to his former training ground to confront the enemy and prevent them from unleashing skilled assassins on the world. The Octagon blended...

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