This new edition of the complete series of the octopus has been digitally remastered with updated, easytoread english subtitles and a wealth of dvd extras, including interviews with actor remo girone, director luigi perelli and writer sandro. The title of this muchloved series says it all, evoking the image of a secret criminal cabal extending its tentacles into every layer of society. Despite mounting threats against him, cattani is determined to uncover the truth and destroy the formidable group. Episode 1 return to sicily is the coming back of several characters to the little town where, years ago, the police commissary cattani was set up and murdered by the mafia. The soundtrack was by riz ortolani and later by ennio morricone, who went on to compose music for several sequels. Tano cariddi tu invece devi aver avuto dei professori che non thanno aiutato duration. A seemingly unimportant petty criminals return to sicily for imprisonment reopens magistrate silvia contis investigation of the death of her former colleague and lover corrado cattani. The series premiered on sun mar 11, 1984 on and episode 2 s10e02 last aired on wed jan 17, 2001. The title of this classic mafia thriller says it all, evoking the image of a secret criminal cabal extending its tentacles into every layer of society. Season 10 season 9 season 8 season 7 season 6 season 5 season 4. By chance i noticed that the brilliant italian series.
Region 2 this dvd may not be viewable outside europe. The soundtrack was by riz ortolani and later by ennio morricone, who went on to compose music for several sequels all 10 series have been released in australia on dvd by aztec. This new edition of the octopus has been restored by rai using the best available masters from their. The title of this classic mafia thriller says it all, evoking the image of a secret criminal culture extending its tentacles into every layer of society. Mhz networks to release restored version of the octopus. This mafia thriller broke new ground as it explored wars between law enforcement and the criminal network rooted in sicily. All 10 series have been released in australia on dvd by aztec international entertainment, with english subtitles, having been originally aired on the special broadcasting service television channel. The octopus, referring to the mafia 1 is an acclaimed italian television drama miniseries about the mafia the story was by sandro petraglia. Cattani hides the truth about his daughters disappearance from his wife and colleagues while at the same time fighting opposition in his work place. This gritty mafia thriller broke new ground as it explored wars between law enforcement and the. The title of this classic mafia thriller says it all, evoking the image of a secret criminal culture.
The octopus tv series 19842001 the movie database tmdb. This mafia thriller broke new ground as it explored wars between law enforcement and the. This new edition of the complete series of the octopus has been digitally remastered with updated, easytoread english subtitles and. During the cuban missle crisis, a russian sub is sunk while en route to havana. If youre fascinated by the mafia, this series offers a disturbing look at a seemingly futile situation. It was also broadcast on mhz networks in the united states. The octopus referring to the mafia is an italian television drama all ten series were released in australia on dvd with english subtitles by aztec international entertainment, having. The original, most realistic, thrilling mafia series. All 10 series have been released in australia on dvd by aztec international entertainment, with english subtitles, having. New mhz choice customers receive a free 7day trial. All ten seasons were released in australia on dvd with english subtitles by aztec international entertainment, having originally aired on the. The first three series were shown in the uk on channel 4. The soundtrack was by riz ortolani and later by ennio morricone, who went on to compose music for several. Actually 4 seasons of the series are available in oz.
Choose per series where you want be kept informed of. After the police inspector corrado cattani michele placido is transferred to sicily with his family, his investigation into the murder of his predecessor draws the ire of the mafia. If theres someone who needs practicing, i am seeking for. It explored the tenacious grip of the mafia in sicily hence the title and told the story of one police captains struggle to destroy it. Here you will find all the episodes of the seriesla piovra. The series was directed by various directors who each worked on different seasons, including damiano damiani first season, florestano vancini second season, luigi perelli from the third to the seventh season and again on the tenth season. Police inspector corrado cattani michele placido gets transferred from rome to sicily to clean up the rampant crime and cor. The octopus, referring to the mafia is an italian television drama series about the mafia. The title of this classic mafia thriller says it all, evoking the image of a secret criminal cabal extending its tentacles into every layer of. Rosario granchio is transferred to the local prison against his will, tries to reach the prosecutor magistrate silvia conti but. The title of this classic mafia thriller says it all, evoking the image of a secret criminal. Interview with the acclaimed director of the classic italian mafia tv thriller the octopusla piovra. In italian with english subtitles 10 seasons of fighting the mafia, mostly set in sicily. The show presents an extremely realistic portrayal of the violence and heartlessness of members of organized crime, and this remains the most distinctive feature of the production to this day.
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