TV SeriesLa Piovra (The Octopus)
1984 · Rai 1 · Ended · 67 min
First broadcast in Italy in 1984, The Octopus (La Piovra) is an international blockbuster, running 18 years and producing nine follow-up series. 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.
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