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The Octopus

The Octopus

The Octopus
1998 1h 40m6.4

The Octopus

“To soften it, you have to hit it”

ThrillerComedyCrime
6.4

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Gabriel, dit Le Poulpe (The Octopus) is a laid-back private investigator who works on cases for his own pleasure. He is drawn to the fictional Loire Valley port of Angerneau, with his lover Clotilde who has been summoned by the police concerning the defacement of a deceased relative's grave. Since Angernau is her home town, she wants to leave it as soon as possible to avoid old acquaintances, but Gabriel stumbles on intriguing events concerning the cargo of a ship in port.

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DirectorGuillaume Nicloux
ScreenplayJean-Bernard Pouy, Guillaume Nicloux, Patrick Raynal
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 7, 1998
CountryFrance
Languagefr
Runtime1h 40m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.5 / 10
Votes54
GenresThriller, Comedy, Crime
StudioBac Films
OriginalLe Poulpe
The Octopus
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Photos5

Cast

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'

Clotilde Courau

Clotilde Courau

Cheryl

Julien Rassam

Julien Rassam

Transvestite

Stéphane Boucher

Stéphane Boucher

Taxi driver

Julie Delarme

Julie Delarme

Sandra

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Aristide Demonico

Pedro

James Faulkner

James Faulkner

Thomas

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Céline Cailleau

Chéryl's friend

Jean-François Gallotte

Jean-François Gallotte

Bar boss 1

Nicolas Jouhet

Nicolas Jouhet

Jaguar driver

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François Levantal

Assailant on the train

Bruno Lochet

Bruno Lochet

Policeman

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Martine Logier

Marie-Jeanne Desanges

Philippe Nahon

Philippe Nahon

Bar boss 2

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Where can I watch The Octopus?

The Octopus (1998) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Octopus about?

Gabriel, dit Le Poulpe (The Octopus) is a laid-back private investigator who works on cases for his own pleasure. He is drawn to the fictional Loire Valley port of Angerneau, with his lover Clotilde who has been summoned by the police concerning the defacement of a deceased...

Who directed The Octopus?

The Octopus (1998) was directed by Guillaume Nicloux. The film is a Thriller, Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 40m, rated 6.4/10.

How long is The Octopus?

The Octopus runs 1h 40m (100 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.4/10 from 54 votes. Genre: Thriller, Comedy.

Is The Octopus worth watching?

The Octopus is rated 6.4/10 by 54 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Thriller and Comedy fans.