Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
The Octopus was released on October 7, 1998.
The runtime of The Octopus is 1h 40m.
The Octopus is a Thriller, Comedy, Crime movie.
The Octopus has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Octopus is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Octopus was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
The main cast of The Octopus includes Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau, Julien Rassam.
The Octopus is originally in French.