The Bad Sleep Well
Director: Akira Kurosawa
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.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Toshirō Mifune
Kôichi Nishi
Masayuki Mori
Public Corporation Vice President Iwabuchi
Kamatari Fujiwara
Assistant-to-the-Chief Wada
Takeshi Katō
Itakura
Kyōko Kagawa
Yoshiko Nishi
Tatsuya Mihashi
Tatsuo Iwabuchi
Takashi Shimura
Administrative Officer Moriyama
Kō Nishimura
Contract Officer Shirai
Kyū Sazanka
Construction Company Executive Director Kaneko
Someshō Matsumoto
Construction Company President Hatano
Gen Shimizu
Managing Director Miura
Atsuko Ichinomiya
Mrs. Ariyama
In brief
The Bad Sleep Well (1960) is a crime, drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 295 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 30min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Bad Sleep Well online?
The Bad Sleep Well is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well runs 150 minutes (2h 30min).
What rating does The Bad Sleep Well have?
The Bad Sleep Well has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 295 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Bad Sleep Well from?
The Bad Sleep Well was released in 1960.
