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Octopussy (1983)

Directed by John Glen · Cinematography by Alan Hume

PG131 min60 frames

AdventureActionThriller

James Bond’s all time high!

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Octopussy (1983) movie still: wide — A twin-engine airplane flies over a barren desert landscape during a clear day. A man in a dark suit clings to…Octopussy (1983) movie still: wide — A massive, jagged limestone rock formation towers against a clear, deep blue sky. A tiny, singular climber in…Octopussy (1983) movie still: closeup — A well-lit room interior features dark green curtains in the soft-focus background. A bald older man in a…Octopussy (1983) movie still: medium — A crowded indoor gathering features a man wearing a formal suit and floral garland. The surrounding group is…Octopussy (1983) movie still: closeup — A dark space lit by high-contrast blue and orange lighting. A woman lies down while aiming a small pistol…Octopussy (1983) movie still: medium — A man stands in a room viewed through the glass of a fish tank. Fish swim in the foreground while the man…Octopussy (1983) movie still: fullbody — A concrete helipad at night features a large red helicopter parked near the edge. Two men in traditional…Octopussy (1983) movie still: wide — A man lies prone on the white and blue metal fuselage of a light aircraft. The plane flies over a vast arid…Octopussy (1983) movie still: medium — A man is caught amidst an intricate, layered expanse of thick white spider webs. He is pushing his arms…Octopussy (1983) movie still: wide — Bright red circus train cars stand on tracks leading into a dark tunnel. A worker inspects the wheel while two…Octopussy (1983) movie still: wide — A lavish circular bed with shiny lavender satin sheets dominates the lower left frame. A large multifaceted…Octopussy (1983) movie still: wide — A row of carved white stone elephant statues overlooks a dark, calm lake. In the distance, silhouettes of hills…Octopussy (1983) movie still: wide — A luxury courtyard at night features a swimming pool decorated with fairy lights. People in evening attire…Octopussy (1983) movie still: closeup — A man in a military uniform stands inside the wooden bed of a truck. He looks at a woman whose back is…Octopussy (1983) movie still: medium — A formal event interior with attendees wearing black and white evening attire. A man sits at a table and…Octopussy (1983) movie still: medium — A field with a dirt track where a brown jeep drives forward. A man with a rifle sits in the rear passenger…
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What is Octopussy about?

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

Where can you watch Octopussy?

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What does the cinematography of Octopussy look like?

Sampled across 60 frames, the coverage of Octopussy leans on medium shots (40% of the sample) and wide compositions (37%). Cinematographer Alan Hume keeps 52% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Night and dusk account for 40% of the frames.

What is the color palette of Octopussy?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Octopussy (1983) are #32302c, #d3d2ce, #100f0f, #534e4c, #f6f5f3, #8d7a6a — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #d3d2ce
  • #100f0f
  • #534e4c
  • #f6f5f3
  • #8d7a6a

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