Name: The Eel
Director: Shōhei Imamura
Genre: Drama, Crime, Comedy
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: PT1h 57mM
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita, Mitsuko Baisho

Question 1

What is The Eel (1997) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The Eel?

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The Eel stars Koji Yakusho (Takuro Yamashita), Misa Shimizu (Keiko Hattori), Akira Emoto (Tamotsu Takasaki), Fujio Tokita (Jiro Nakajima), Mitsuko Baisho (Misako Nakajima). The film was directed by Shōhei Imamura.

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How long is The Eel?

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The Eel has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated Not Rated.

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Is The Eel worth watching?

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The Eel holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama, Crime, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Eel?

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