The Octopus (1998)

6.6/10 100 min Thriller Comedy Crime

Overview

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.

Cast

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'

Clotilde Courau

Cheryl

Julien Rassam

Transvestite

Stéphane Boucher

Taxi driver

Julie Delarme

Sandra

James Faulkner

Thomas

Jean-François Gallotte

Bar boss 1

Nicolas Jouhet

Jaguar driver

Bruno Lochet

Policeman

Philippe Nahon

Bar boss 2

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