The Bad Sleep Well
Originally released in 1960. The Bad Sleep Well is a crime/drama film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Masayuki Mori, and Kamatari Fujiwara
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (273 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Kurosawa Production
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was The Bad Sleep Well released?
The Bad Sleep Well was released on September 19, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bad Sleep Well?
The main cast of The Bad Sleep Well includes Toshirō Mifune, Masayuki Mori, Kamatari Fujiwara, Takeshi Katō, Kyōko Kagawa.
Is The Bad Sleep Well worth watching?
The Bad Sleep Well has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 273 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.