Le Poulpe
- Thriller
- Comedy
- Crime
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 is a 1998 French thriller-comedy about Gabriel, a laid-back private investigator drawn into a mysterious case involving a ship's cargo in the Loire Valley port town of Angerneau. The film blends crime intrigue with comedic elements as Gabriel uncovers intriguing events while accompanying his lover Clotilde, who has returned to her hometown under unusual circumstances.
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Jean-Pierre DarroussinGabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'
Clotilde CourauCheryl
Julien RassamTransvestite
Stéphane BoucherTaxi driver
Julie DelarmeSandra- Aristide DemonicoPedro
James FaulknerThomas- Céline CailleauChéryl's friend
Jean-François GallotteBar boss 1
Nicolas JouhetJaguar driver- François LevantalAssailant on the train
Bruno LochetPoliceman- Martine LogierMarie-Jeanne Desanges
Philippe NahonBar boss 2
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The Octopus — frequently asked
When was The Octopus released?
The Octopus was released on October 7, 1998.
What is The Octopus about?
The film follows Gabriel, a private investigator known as Le Poulpe (The Octopus), who gets caught up in a mystery involving a ship's cargo after traveling to the port town of Angerneau with his lover Clotilde.
Is The Octopus available to watch?
Yes, The Octopus is a completed film released in 1998 and should be available through various streaming platforms, rental services, or physical media, though specific availability depends on your region.
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