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Film · 1997 · Drama

The Eel

★6.9 1997 1h 57m Shōhei Imamura PG-13

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.

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About the film

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Audience score
★ 6.9 /10

based on 136 votes

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.

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Cast

8 principal cast

Koji Yakusho

Koji Yakusho

Takuro Yamashita

Misa Shimizu

Misa Shimizu

Keiko Hattori

Akira Emoto

Akira Emoto

Tamotsu Takasaki

Fujio Tokita

Fujio Tokita

Jiro Nakajima

Mitsuko Baisho

Mitsuko Baisho

Misako Nakajima

Show Aikawa

Show Aikawa

Yuji Nozawa

Ken Kobayashi

Ken Kobayashi

Masaki Saito

Sabu Kawahara

Sabu Kawahara

Seitaro Misato

Where to watch The Eel

The Eel (1997) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 57m drama directed by Shōhei Imamura is rated 6.9/10 by 136 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was The Eel released?

The Eel was released on May 12, 1997.

Who directed The Eel?

The Eel was directed by Shōhei Imamura.

How long is The Eel?

The Eel has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).

What genre is The Eel?

The Eel is categorized as Drama, Crime.

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