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『うなぎ』予告編｜ The Eel - Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-24
Top Cast
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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
Koichi Ueda
Detective Keiji
Ken Mitsuishi
Detective
Hiroyuki Konishi
Medical Examiner
Shoichi Ozawa
Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor
Makoto Satō
Jukichi Takada
Shinsho Nakamaru
Emiko Yamashita's Boyfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 27, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shōhei Imamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Shōhei Imamura, Motofumi Tomikawa, Daisuke Tengan
- Original Score
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Original Title
- うなぎ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Eisei Gekijo, Groove Corporation, Imamura Productions, Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shōhei Imamura
Shōhei Imamura, Motofumi Tomikawa, Daisuke Tengan, Akira Yoshimura
Shinichiro Ikebe
Shigeru Komatsubara
Hajime Okayasu
Hisashi Iino
Department Leadership Roster
Hisao Inagaki
Production Design
Shōhei Imamura
Director
Hajime Okayasu
Editor
Shinichiro Ikebe
Original Music Composer
Shigeru Komatsubara
Director of Photography
Hisashi Iino
Producer
Shōhei Imamura
Screenplay
Motofumi Tomikawa
Screenplay
Daisuke Tengan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Eel about?
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.
Who directed The Eel?
The Eel was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Who stars in The Eel?
The principal cast of The Eel includes Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita, Mitsuko Baisho.
When was The Eel released and how long is it?
The Eel was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eel was composed by Shinichiro Ikebe.
Is The Eel based on a book or true story?
The Eel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Akira Yoshimura".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Eel?
The Eel holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).