Kill Octopus Paul
Originally released in 2010. Kill Octopus Paul is a drama/comedy film. directed by Jiang Xiao. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tian Yuan, Teddy Lin, and Natalie Zhang
Synopsis
The film was originally named as “Ran Qing Shi Jie Bei” (The Legend of World Cup), but director Xiao Jiang changed the name when the famous octopus in Germany named Paul became a global sensation when he correctly predicted the outcome of all Germany games in the recent football World Cup as well as the result of the World Cup final. “We planned several topics to shoot about, like black horses, prediction results, gambling, misjudges, terrorism and football hooligans. And we chose to shoot the prediction results when the amazing prophet Paul appeared,” said Xiao Jiang. Xiao Jiang said they have sent invitations to the aquarium in Germany inviting Paul to attend the film premiere in China. The octopus appearing in this film is an ‘actor’ who looks similar to Paul.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kill Octopus Paul about?
The film was originally named as “Ran Qing Shi Jie Bei” (The Legend of World Cup), but director Xiao Jiang changed the name when the famous octopus in Germany named Paul became a global sensati...
Who directed Kill Octopus Paul?
Kill Octopus Paul was directed by Jiang Xiao.
How long is Kill Octopus Paul?
Kill Octopus Paul has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Kill Octopus Paul released?
Kill Octopus Paul was released on November 26, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kill Octopus Paul?
The main cast of Kill Octopus Paul includes Tian Yuan, Teddy Lin, Natalie Zhang, Huang Jianxiang, Chengpeng Li.