
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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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) was directed by Shōhei Imamura. The film is a Drama, Crime production with a runtime of 1h 57m, rated 6.9/10.
The Eel runs 1h 57m (117 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.9/10 from 127 votes. Genre: Drama, Crime.
The Eel is rated 6.9/10 by 127 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Crime fans.