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The Eel

Drama • Crime • 1997 • 1h 57m

The Eel movie poster

RATING★ 3.5

RUNTIME1h 57m

LANGUAGEJA

STATUSReleased

📺 Where to Watch

Stream

Criterion Channel

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📖 Synopsis

A businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison. After his release, he opens a barbershop and meets new people, talking to almost no one except for an eel he befriended while in prison.

🎥 Production Details

Release Status: Released
Genres: Drama, Crime
Director: Shōhei Imamura
Original Language: JA

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🎭 Cast

Koji Yakusho

Koji YakushoTakuro Yamashita

Misa Shimizu

Misa ShimizuKeiko Hattori

Akira Emoto

Akira EmotoTamotsu Takasaki

Fujio Tokita

Fujio TokitaJiro Nakajima

Mitsuko Baisho

Mitsuko BaishoMisako Nakajima

Show Aikawa

Show AikawaYuji Nozawa

Ken Kobayashi

Ken KobayashiMasaki Saito

Sabu Kawahara

Sabu KawaharaSeitaro Misato

Etsuko Ichihara

Etsuko IchiharaFumie Hattori

Tomorowo Taguchi

Tomorowo TaguchiEiji Dojima

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Eel about?: A businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison. After his release, he opens a barbershop and meets new people, talking to almost no one except for an eel he befriended while in prison.
Who directed The Eel?: The Eel was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
When was The Eel released?: The Eel was released on May 12, 1997.
How long is The Eel?: The Eel has a runtime of 1h 57m.
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