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The Eel (1997)

  • May 12, 1997
  • 1h 57m

6.9/10

TMDB user score
136 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Eel is a 1997 drama and crime film directed by Shōhei Imamura. Its leading cast includes Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu and Akira Emoto. It runs for 1 hour 57 minutes. Its original language is Japanese.

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 57 minutes
Language
Japanese (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
6.9/10 from 136 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

『うなぎ』予告編｜ The Eel - Trailer HD · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch The Eel

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Cast

  • Koji Yakusho Takuro Yamashita
  • Misa Shimizu Keiko Hattori
  • Akira Emoto Tamotsu Takasaki
  • Fujio Tokita Jiro Nakajima
  • Mitsuko Baisho Misako Nakajima
  • Show Aikawa Yuji Nozawa
  • Ken Kobayashi Masaki Saito
  • Sabu Kawahara Seitaro Misato
  • Etsuko Ichihara Fumie Hattori
  • Tomorowo Taguchi Eiji Dojima
  • Chiho Terada Emiko Yamashita
  • Sanshō Shinsui Doctor
  • Koichi Ueda Detective Keiji
  • Ken Mitsuishi Detective
  • Hiroyuki Konishi Medical Examiner
  • Shoichi Ozawa Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor
  • Makoto Satō Jukichi Takada
  • Shinsho Nakamaru Emiko Yamashita's Boyfriend

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