The Octopus
"To soften it, you have to hit it"
Originally released in 1998. The Octopus is a thriller/comedy film. directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
Starring Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau, and Julien Rassam
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (53 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top 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
as Pedro
James Faulkner
as Thomas
Céline Cailleau
as Chéryl's friend
Jean-François Gallotte
as Bar boss 1
Nicolas Jouhet
as Jaguar driver
You Might Also Like
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Bac Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Octopus about?
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 Clotild...
Who directed The Octopus?
The Octopus was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
How long is The Octopus?
The Octopus has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Octopus released?
The Octopus was released on October 7, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Octopus?
The main cast of The Octopus includes Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau, Julien Rassam, Stéphane Boucher, Julie Delarme.