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The Octopus (1998)

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.

  • Thriller
  • Comedy
  • Crime

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jean-Pierre DarroussinJean-Pierre DarroussinGabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'
  • Photo of Clotilde CourauClotilde CourauCheryl
  • Photo of Julien RassamJulien RassamTransvestite
  • Photo of Stéphane BoucherStéphane BoucherTaxi driver
  • Photo of Julie DelarmeJulie DelarmeSandra
  • Photo of Aristide DemonicoAristide DemonicoPedro
  • Photo of James FaulknerJames FaulknerThomas
  • Photo of Céline CailleauCéline CailleauChéryl's friend
  • Photo of Jean-François GallotteJean-François GallotteBar boss 1
  • Photo of Nicolas JouhetNicolas JouhetJaguar driver

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