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The Octopus

"To soften it, you have to hit it"

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

  • Jean-Pierre Darroussin

    Jean-Pierre Darroussin

    Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'

  • Clotilde Courau

    Clotilde Courau

    Cheryl

  • Julien Rassam

    Julien Rassam

    Transvestite

  • Stéphane Boucher

    Stéphane Boucher

    Taxi driver

  • Julie Delarme

    Julie Delarme

    Sandra

  • Aristide Demonico

    Aristide Demonico

    Pedro

  • James Faulkner

    James Faulkner

    Thomas

  • Céline Cailleau

    Céline Cailleau

    Chéryl's friend

  • Jean-François Gallotte

    Jean-François Gallotte

    Bar boss 1

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.

Rating

6.6 / 10
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