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The Octopus

The Octopus

To soften it, you have to hit it

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Le Poulpe
  • Genres: Thriller, Comedy, Crime
  • Release Date: 1998-10-07
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 6.54/10 (50 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Bac Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.047
  • Languages: French

Cast & Crew

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

as Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'

Clotilde Courau

Clotilde Courau

as Cheryl

Julien Rassam

Julien Rassam

as Transvestite

Stéphane Boucher

Stéphane Boucher

as Taxi driver

Julie Delarme

Julie Delarme

as Sandra

Aristide Demonico

Aristide Demonico

as Pedro

James Faulkner

James Faulkner

as Thomas

Céline Cailleau

Céline Cailleau

as Chéryl's friend

Jean-François Gallotte

Jean-François Gallotte

as Bar boss 1

Nicolas Jouhet

Nicolas Jouhet

as Jaguar driver

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Keywords

hamsterblack humorcargo shipgrave robbing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Octopus?

The Octopus is a Thriller, Comedy, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1998-10-07.

Who are the main actors in The Octopus?

The main cast includes Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau, Julien Rassam, Stéphane Boucher, Julie Delarme, .

Where can I watch The Octopus online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Octopus is available.

Is The Octopus based on a true story?

To soften it, you have to hit it

What is the IMDb rating of The Octopus?

The Octopus has an IMDb rating of 6.54/10 based on 50 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Octopus?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Octopus?

The soundtrack was composed by Bac Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Octopus filmed?

The Octopus was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Octopus?

The total runtime of The Octopus is 100 minutes.

Is The Octopus suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Octopus?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Octopus.

Does The Octopus have a post-credit scene?

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