The Octopus
“The fight against the mafia!”
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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About The Octopus
The Octopus is a 1984 Italian-language drama and crime series created by Nicola Badalucco and Lucio Battistrada. The cast is led by Patricia Millardet, Remo Girone, Elena Arvigo. It spans 10 seasons and 48 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 100 ratings.
The Octopus was produced by Télécip and made in Italy and Austria. It was first aired on March 11, 1984, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Nicola Badalucco, Lucio Battistrada
- First aired
- March 11, 1984
- Last aired
- January 17, 2001
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 10 (48 episodes)
- Network
- Rai 1, Rai 2
- Country
- Italy, Austria
- Production
- Télécip
The Octopus cast & crew
The Octopus was created by Nicola Badalucco and Lucio Battistrada.
The cast features Patricia Millardet as Silvia Conti, Remo Girone as Tano Cariddi, Elena Arvigo as Giulia Mercuri, Rolf Hoppe as Prof. Ottavio Ramonte, Pippo Pattavina as Senatore Aldo Mercuri, and Gilberto Idonea as Avvocato Edoardo Rittone.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Octopus worth watching?
The Octopus holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 64 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 10 seasons and 48 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama and crime, The Octopus is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Octopus
Patricia Millardet
Silvia Conti
Remo Girone
Tano Cariddi
Elena Arvigo
Giulia Mercuri
Rolf Hoppe
Prof. Ottavio Ramonte
Pippo Pattavina
Senatore Aldo Mercuri
Gilberto Idonea
Avvocato Edoardo Rittone
Arturo Paglia
Marco Rittone
Gabriele Bocciarelli
Vanya Marinoff
Giampiero Bianchi
Alfredo, marito di Silvia
Hedy Krissane
Hedy, domestico di Mercuri
The Octopus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Octopus in United States?
The Octopus is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Octopus in?
The Octopus is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Octopus are there?
The Octopus has 10 seasons with 48 episodes in total.
▸What is The Octopus rated?
The Octopus is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 64 ratings.
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