The Octopus (1998)

The Octopus (1998)

To soften it, you have to hit it 1998-10-07 France 100 Min. PG-13
6.6 49 votes

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 is Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'
Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'
Julien Rassam is Transvestite
Transvestite
Stéphane Boucher is Taxi driver
Céline Cailleau is Chéryl's friend
Chéryl's friend
Nicolas Jouhet is Jaguar driver
Jaguar driver
François Levantal is Assailant on the train
Assailant on the train
Bruno Lochet is Policeman
Policeman