The Bad Sleep Well (1960)
Original title: 悪い奴ほどよく眠る
The Bad Sleep Well is a 1960 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, with a running time of 2h 30m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Masayuki Mori and Kamatari Fujiwara.
In this loose adaptation of "Hamlet," illegitimate son Kôichi Nishi climbs to a high position within a Japanese corporation and marries the crippled daughter of company vice president Iwabuchi. At the reception, the wedding cake is a replica of their corporate headquarters, but an aspect of the design reminds the party of the hushed-up death of Nishi's father. It is then that Nishi unleashes his plan to avenge his father's death.
Quick answers
What is The Bad Sleep Well about?
In this loose adaptation of "Hamlet," illegitimate son Kôichi Nishi climbs to a high position within a Japanese corporation and marries the crippled daughter of company vice president Iwabuchi. At the reception, the wedding cake is a replica of their corporate headquarters, but an aspect of the design reminds the party of the hushed-up death of Nishi's father. It is then that Nishi unleashes his plan to avenge his father's death.
When was The Bad Sleep Well released?
The Bad Sleep Well was released on 19 September 1960.
How long is The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well runs 2h 30m.
Who made The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Where can I watch The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch The Bad Sleep Well
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune as Kôichi Nishi
- Masayuki Mori as Public Corporation Vice President Iwabuchi
- Kamatari Fujiwara as Assistant-to-the-Chief Wada
- Takeshi Katō as Itakura
- Kyōko Kagawa as Yoshiko Nishi
- Tatsuya Mihashi as Tatsuo Iwabuchi
- Takashi Shimura as Administrative Officer Moriyama
- Kō Nishimura as Contract Officer Shirai
- Kyū Sazanka as Construction Company Executive Director Kaneko
- Someshō Matsumoto as Construction Company President Hatano
- Gen Shimizu as Managing Director Miura
- Atsuko Ichinomiya as Mrs. Ariyama