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The Eel (1997) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Eel at a Glance
The Eel is a 1997 drama and crime film from director Shōhei Imamura, starring Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu and Akira Emoto. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes and was released on May 12, 1997. The Eel is rated 6.9/10 by TMDB users across 135 votes.
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Storyline & 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.
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Koji Yakusho
Takuro Yamashita
Misa Shimizu
Keiko Hattori
Akira Emoto
Tamotsu Takasaki
Fujio Tokita
Jiro Nakajima
Mitsuko Baisho
Misako Nakajima
Show Aikawa
Yuji Nozawa
Ken Kobayashi
Masaki Saito
Sabu Kawahara
Seitaro Misato
Etsuko Ichihara
Fumie Hattori
Tomorowo Taguchi
Eiji Dojima
Chiho Terada
Emiko Yamashita
Sanshō Shinsui
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eel
What is the release date of The Eel?
The Eel was released on May 12, 1997.
How long is The Eel?
The Eel runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Eel?
The Eel stars Koji Yakusho as Takuro Yamashita, Misa Shimizu as Keiko Hattori, Akira Emoto as Tamotsu Takasaki and Fujio Tokita as Jiro Nakajima. The cast also includes Mitsuko Baisho, Show Aikawa, Ken Kobayashi and Sabu Kawahara.
Who directed The Eel?
The Eel was directed by Shōhei Imamura. The screenplay is credited to Shōhei Imamura, Motofumi Tomikawa and Daisuke Tengan.
What kind of movie is The Eel?
The Eel is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama and crime.
What is the TMDB score of The Eel?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.9/10 from 135 votes.
Where can I watch the The Eel trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for The Eel, "『うなぎ』予告編｜ The Eel - Trailer HD", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked The Eel?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Eel include The Unforgivable (2021), Winged Creatures (2009), Siberian Education (2013), True Believer (1989) and A Crooked Somebody (2018).
Can I stream the full movie of The Eel on 123Movies?
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