The Octopus(1998)
Le Poulpe
To soften it, you have to hit it
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.
The Octopus (1998) is a thriller, comedy and crime film directed by Guillaume Nicloux, released on October 7, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau, Julien Rassam and Stéphane Boucher. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Guillaume Nicloux
- Writers:
- Guillaume Nicloux, Jean-Bernard Pouy, Patrick Raynal
- Production:
- Bac Films
- Status:
- Released
The Octopus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
as Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'
Clotilde Courau
as Cheryl
Julien Rassam
as Transvestite
Stéphane Boucher
as Taxi driver
Julie Delarme
as Sandra
- Aristide Demonico
Aristide Demonico
as Pedro
James Faulkner
as Thomas
- Céline Cailleau
Céline Cailleau
as Chéryl's friend
Jean-François Gallotte
as Bar boss 1
Nicolas Jouhet
as Jaguar driver
François Levantal
as Assailant on the train
Bruno Lochet
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Guillaume Nicloux, written by Guillaume Nicloux, Jean-Bernard Pouy and Patrick Raynal.
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The Octopus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 56 ratings.
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The Octopus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Octopus online?
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The Octopus (1998) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Octopus?
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The main cast of The Octopus (1998) includes Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau, Julien Rassam, Stéphane Boucher and Julie Delarme. The film was directed by Guillaume Nicloux. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Octopus released?
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The Octopus was released on October 7, 1998 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Octopus worth watching?
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The Octopus (1998) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.