When was The Eel released?

The Eel was released on May 12, 1997.

Who directed The Eel?

The Eel was directed by Shōhei Imamura.

Who is in the cast of The Eel?

The main cast of The Eel includes Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita, Mitsuko Baisho.

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The Eel

The Eel

Name: The Eel
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1997-05-12
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita, Mitsuko Baisho

Original Title: うなぎ

1997

1h 57m

Drama

Crime

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Released

Release

1997

Runtime

1h 57m

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Storyline

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.