The Eel

The Eel

6.9

1997-05-12

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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The Eel

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.

Released

1997-05-12

Runtime

117

Director

Shōhei Imamura

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Crime

Language

日本語

Production

Eisei Gekijo

Groove Corporation

Imamura Productions

Shochiku

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