Movie

The Eel

★ 6.9(129)19971h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Shōhei Imamura
Release date: 1997-05-12
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Eisei Gekijo

The Eel — trailer

About The Eel

The Eel is a 1997 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Shōhei Imamura, starring Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu and Akira Emoto. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 129 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Eel in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Doctor

Themes & keywords

eel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Eel in Portugal?+

The Eel is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Eel on Netflix?+

The Eel is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is The Eel?+

The Eel has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in The Eel?+

The Eel stars Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita and Mitsuko Baisho.

When did The Eel come out?+

The Eel is a 1997 movie directed by Shōhei Imamura.

What genre is The Eel?+

The Eel is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Eel?+

The Eel was directed by Shōhei Imamura.