The Octopus

The fight against the mafia!

7.8/1019842hEnded10 Seasons · 48 Episodes

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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.

Released: Mar 11, 1984

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Seasons

Season 1

6 episodes

Season 2

6 episodes

Top Cast

Patricia Millardet

Silvia Conti

Remo Girone

Tano Cariddi

Elena Arvigo

Giulia Mercuri

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