The Bad Sleep Well
The Bad Sleep Well (1960) is a crime drama, directed by Akira Kurosawa. It stars Toshirō Mifune and Masayuki Mori. The 150-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.
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What The Bad Sleep Well Is 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.
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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.
Where can I watch The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well runs for 150 minutes (2h 30m).
When did The Bad Sleep Well come out?
The Bad Sleep Well was released in 1960.
Who directed The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who stars in The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well stars Toshirō Mifune, Masayuki Mori, Kamatari Fujiwara, Takeshi Katō.
What is The Bad Sleep Well's rating?
The Bad Sleep Well holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.
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