The Eel(1997)
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The Eel 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.
The Eel (1997) is a drama and crime film directed by Shōhei Imamura, released on May 12, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto and Fujio Tokita. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 133 ratings.
- Director:
- Shōhei Imamura
- Writers:
- Akira Yoshimura, Shōhei Imamura, Motofumi Tomikawa
- Producers:
- Hisashi Iino
- Cinematographer:
- Shigeru Komatsubara
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- Eisei Gekijo, Groove Corporation, Imamura Productions, Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
The Eel (1997) Trailer
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The Eel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Koji Yakusho
as Takuro Yamashita
Misa Shimizu
as Keiko Hattori
Akira Emoto
as Tamotsu Takasaki
Fujio Tokita
as Jiro Nakajima
Mitsuko Baisho
as Misako Nakajima
Show Aikawa
as Yuji Nozawa
Ken Kobayashi
as Masaki Saito
Sabu Kawahara
as Seitaro Misato
Etsuko Ichihara
as Fumie Hattori
Tomorowo Taguchi
as Eiji Dojima
Chiho Terada
as Emiko Yamashita
Sanshō Shinsui
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Shōhei Imamura, written by Akira Yoshimura, Shōhei Imamura and Motofumi Tomikawa, produced by Hisashi Iino.
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The Eel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 133 ratings.
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The Eel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Eel online?
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The Eel (1997) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Eel?
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The main cast of The Eel (1997) includes Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita and Mitsuko Baisho. The film was directed by Shōhei Imamura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Eel released?
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The Eel was released on May 12, 1997 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Eel worth watching?
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The Eel (1997) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 133 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Eel?
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Yes. The official The Eel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.