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Octopussy (1983)

“James Bond’s all time high!”

6.4/10 · 2,286 votes 2h 11m pg ActionAdventureThriller

#31 of 39 films from 1983 #1318 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Glen · Written by Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, George MacDonald Fraser, Michael G. Wilson

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Overview

James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow “00” agent is found dead with a priceless Fabergé egg. Bond follows the mystery and uncovers a smuggling scandal and a Russian General who wants to provoke a new World War.

Cast

Roger Mooreas James Bond
Maud Adamsas Octopussy
Louis Jourdanas Kamal Khan
Kristina Waybornas Magda
Kabir Bedias Gobinda
Steven Berkoffas Orlov
David Meyeras Twin One
Tony Meyeras Twin Two
Desmond Llewelynas Q
Robert Brownas M
Lois Maxwellas Miss Moneypenny
Michaela Clavellas Penelope Smallbone
Walter Gotellas Gogol
Vijay Amritrajas Vijay

Facts

Release dateJune 5, 1983
Runtime131 min (2h 11m) — longer as the 1983 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$27,500,000
Box office$187,500,000 (6.8× budget)
IMDbtt0086034

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Questions

How long is Octopussy?
Octopussy runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Is Octopussy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 2,286 votes, which places it #31 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 23%) and #1318 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Octopussy?
Octopussy was directed by John Glen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: For Your Eyes Only (1981), The Living Daylights (1987), Licence to Kill (1989).
Who stars in Octopussy?
Roger Moore as James Bond; Maud Adams as Octopussy; Louis Jourdan as Kamal Khan; Kristina Wayborn as Magda; Kabir Bedi as Gobinda; Steven Berkoff as Orlov.
What is Octopussy rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Octopussy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/56068.

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