The Octopus (1998): Cast
The Octopus is a 1998 comedy thriller directed by Guillaume Nicloux, starring Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe', James Faulkner and François Levantal. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Guillaume Nicloux
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Bac Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Octopus About?
The premise of The Octopus without spoilers.
Gabriel, called Le Poulpe, is a laid‑back private detective who takes cases for fun. He and his lover Clotilde go to the fictional Loire‑Valley port of Angerneau after police summon her about a vandalized family grave. Although Clotilde wants to leave quickly, Gabriel probes a mysterious cargo shipment in the harbor, uncovering deeper intrigue.
The Octopus Cast & Characters
Jean-Pierre Darroussin leads the cast as Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe', with James Faulkner as Thomas and François Levantal as Assailant on the train. Directed by Guillaume Nicloux; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Guillaume Nicloux
- Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'
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James Faulkner as Thomas -
François Levantal as Assailant on the train -
Bruno Lochet as Policeman
Also Starring in The Octopus
· 10 more- Clotilde Courau Cheryl
- Philippe Nahon Bar boss 2
- Jean-François Gallotte Bar boss 1
- Stéphane Boucher Taxi driver
- Julie Delarme Sandra
- Nicolas Jouhet Jaguar driver
- Julien Rassam Transvestite
- Aristide Demonico Pedro
- Céline Cailleau Chéryl's friend
- Martine Logier Marie-Jeanne Desanges
More from Guillaume Nicloux
More films directed by Guillaume Nicloux, best-rated first: The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq, Valley of Love, The Divine Sarah Bernhardt and The Baby.
The Octopus Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Октопода” and “문어”.
- Also known as
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- Октопода
- 문어
- Il polpo
- Případ Chobotnice
- 章鱼
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The Octopus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Octopus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Octopus?
The Octopus runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Octopus released?
The Octopus was released on October 7, 1998.
Who directed The Octopus?
The Octopus was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
More films by Guillaume Nicloux Who is in the cast of The Octopus?
The Octopus stars Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe', James Faulkner as Thomas and François Levantal as Assailant on the train, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Octopus have a post-credit scene?
No. The Octopus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Octopus in?
The original language of The Octopus is French.
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