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The Eel
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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 12, 1997
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Drama, Crime
User Score
70%
Original Title
うなぎ
Production Companies
Eisei Gekijo, Groove Corporation, Imamura Productions, Shochiku
Director
Shōhei Imamura
Description
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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Crew
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