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The Octopus (1998) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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The Octopus is a 1998 thriller, comedy and crime film from director Guillaume Nicloux, starring Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau and Julien Rassam. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and premiered on October 7, 1998. The Octopus holds an average TMDB user score of 6.6/10 from 56 votes.

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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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Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'

Clotilde Courau
Cheryl

Julien Rassam
Transvestite

Stéphane Boucher
Taxi driver

Julie Delarme
Sandra
Aristide Demonico
Pedro

James Faulkner
Thomas
Céline Cailleau
Chéryl's friend

Jean-François Gallotte
Bar boss 1

Nicolas Jouhet
Jaguar driver

François Levantal
Assailant on the train

Bruno Lochet
Policeman
Frequently Asked Questions About The Octopus
What is the release date of The Octopus?
The Octopus was released on October 7, 1998.
How long is The Octopus?
The Octopus runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Octopus?
The Octopus stars Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe', Clotilde Courau as Cheryl, Julien Rassam as Transvestite and Stéphane Boucher as Taxi driver. The cast also includes Julie Delarme, Aristide Demonico, James Faulkner and Céline Cailleau.
Who directed The Octopus?
The Octopus was directed by Guillaume Nicloux. The screenplay is credited to Guillaume Nicloux, Jean-Bernard Pouy and Patrick Raynal.
What kind of movie is The Octopus?
The Octopus is listed on TMDB as a mix of thriller, comedy and crime.
What is the TMDB score of The Octopus?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.6/10 from 56 votes.
What should I watch if I liked The Octopus?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Octopus include Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970), Stretch (2014), Accident Man (2018), Serial Driver (2023) and Hard to Die (1990).
Can I stream the full movie of The Octopus on 123Movies?
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