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American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders

American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders

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American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders

2024

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.9(32 votes)

Ended

Documentary

Crime

Overview

An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as the Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

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Production Companies

Duplass Brothers Productions

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Christian Hansen

Self / Danny Casolaro

Tony Casolaro

Self

Michael Riconosciuto

Self

Bobby Moses Nichols

Self

Zachary Treitz

Zachary Treitz

Self

Cheri Seymour

Self

John Powers

Self

Charles Work

Self

Keith Roenke

Keith Roenke

Robert Booth Nichols

Leah Victoria Hennessey

Lynn Knowles

Creative team

Showrunner: Zachary Treitz
Juliana Lembi

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