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1998100 minThriller, Comedy, Crime

The Octopus

Is The Octopus a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Octopus worth watching? With a rating of 6.491/10, this Thriller, Comedy, Crime film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Octopus Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Jean-Pierre DarroussinGabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'
Clotilde Courau
Clotilde CourauCheryl
Julien Rassam
Julien RassamTransvestite
Stéphane Boucher
Stéphane BoucherTaxi driver
Julie Delarme
Julie DelarmeSandra
Aristide Demonico
Aristide DemonicoPedro
James Faulkner
James FaulknerThomas
Céline Cailleau
Céline CailleauChéryl's friend
Jean-François Gallotte
Jean-François GallotteBar boss 1
Nicolas Jouhet
Nicolas JouhetJaguar driver

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Octopus worth watching?

The Octopus has received mixed reviews with a 6.491/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Thriller, Comedy, Crime movies.

Is The Octopus hit or flop?

The Octopus has received average ratings (6.491/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Octopus?

The Octopus is a Thriller, Comedy, Crime movie that 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 V...

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