The Eel

Movie

6.9/10

1997

1h 57m

Drama

Crime

Overview

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.

Director

Shōhei Imamura

Writers

Shōhei Imamura, Daisuke Tengan

Movie Information

Release Date

May 12, 1997

Runtime

1h 57m

Status

Released

Original Language

Vote Count

127

Production

Groove Corporation

Imamura Productions

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Movie Information

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