The Octopus
Le Poulpe
“To soften it, you have to hit it”
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.
Top Cast
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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
Martine Logier
Marie-Jeanne Desanges
Philippe Nahon
Bar boss 2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guillaume Nicloux
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillaume Nicloux, Jean-Bernard Pouy, Patrick Raynal
- Original Score
- Alexander Bălănescu
- Original Title
- Le Poulpe
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Bac Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guillaume Nicloux
Guillaume Nicloux, Jean-Bernard Pouy, Patrick Raynal
Alexander Bălănescu
Stéphane Pereira
Department Leadership Roster
Guillaume Nicloux
Director
Guillaume Nicloux
Writer
Jean-Bernard Pouy
Writer
Patrick Raynal
Writer
Stéphane Pereira
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Octopus
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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 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.
Who directed The Octopus?
The Octopus was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
Who stars in The Octopus?
The principal cast of The Octopus includes Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau, Julien Rassam, Stéphane Boucher, Julie Delarme.
When was The Octopus released and how long is it?
The Octopus was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Octopus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Octopus was composed by Alexander Bălănescu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Octopus?
The Octopus holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).