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Octopus

"A cruise to hell"

September 21, 2000 1h 40m 4.4/10 (71 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Octopus is a action/horror film. directed by John Eyres.

Starring Jay Harrington, David Beecroft, and Carolyn Lowery

Synopsis

During the Cuban missile crisis in 1962, a Russian submarine strays into American waters. On board is a nuclear cargo destined for Castro. The Americans attack and destroy the sub. 38 years later US submarine Roosevelt is in the same waters. An unknown object attacks and disables the sub with devastating force and drags the vessel to the bottom of the ocean. What lies on the ocean bed beggars belief: dozens of wrecks, among them the sub destroyed 38 years ago. Whatever was on board has fed a creature of unbelievable size and strength! The only way out is the emergency submersible and a passing cruise ship. Above or below the water, there is no escape from the monster mutant octopus with a nuclear diet...

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 21, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 4.4/10 Mixed (71 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Martien Holdings A.V.V.
  • Nu Image

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Octopus about?

During the Cuban missile crisis in 1962, a Russian submarine strays into American waters. On board is a nuclear cargo destined for Castro. The Americans attack and destroy the sub. 38 years later U...

Who directed Octopus?

Octopus was directed by John Eyres.

How long is Octopus?

Octopus has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Octopus released?

Octopus was released on September 21, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Octopus?

The main cast of Octopus includes Jay Harrington, David Beecroft, Carolyn Lowery, Ricco Ross, Ravil Isyanov.