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The Eel
Drama · Crime1h 57mJapan
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.
TMDB rating6.9 / 10
TMDB votes135
Reported budgetNot reported
Worldwide revenueNot reported
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THE EEL
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OFFICIAL TRAILERThe EelMay 12, 1997 · Drama / Crime
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Who’s in it
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Creative team
DirectorShōhei Imamura
ScreenplayShōhei Imamura, Motofumi Tomikawa, Daisuke Tengan
ProducersHisashi Iino
StatusReleased
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