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The Eel poster

The Eel

6.9(129)19971h 57mReleased

Directed by Shōhei Imamura

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.

Release: May 12, 1997
Runtime: 1h 57m
Revenue: N/A
Popularity: 1.6

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