The Octopus (1984)
Original title: La Piovra
The Octopus is a 1984 Italian-language drama series created by Nicola Badalucco and Lucio Battistrada. It stars Patricia Millardet, Remo Girone and Michele Placido.
An epic crime saga of power, money, violence and corruption. The mafia controls everything through local and international networks like an octopus, and anyone who tries to bring them down pays the ultimate price.
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What is The Octopus about?
An epic crime saga of power, money, violence and corruption. The mafia controls everything through local and international networks like an octopus, and anyone who tries to bring them down pays the ultimate price.
When was The Octopus released?
The Octopus was released on 11 March 1984.
How many episodes does The Octopus have?
The Octopus has 48 episodes across 10 seasons.
Who made The Octopus?
The Octopus was created by Nicola Badalucco and Lucio Battistrada.
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Cast
- Patricia Millardet as Silvia Conti
- Remo Girone as Tano Cariddi
- Michele Placido as Commissario Corrado Cattani
- François Périer as Avvocato Terrasini
- Florinda Bolkan as Olga Camastra
- Bruno Cremer as Antonio Espinosa
- Nicole Jamet as Else Cattani
- Luigi Diberti as Ettore Salimbeni
- Tony Sperandeo as Santino Rocchi
- Barbara De Rossi as Contessa Raffaella "Titti" Pecci Scialoia
- Vittorio Mezzogiorno as Davide Licata
- Orso Maria Guerrini as Giuseppe Carta