The Bad Sleep Well
1963 2h 30m
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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| Original title | 悪い奴ほどよく眠る |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jan 22, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | JA |
| Country | Japan |
| Keywords | audacious, parent child relationship, complex, wedding, suspenseful, physical disability, dramatic, corruption, biting, corporate greed, film noir, japanese noir |
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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. 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 Jan 22, 1963 (status: Released).
Who directed The Bad Sleep Well?
Akira Kurosawa directed The Bad Sleep Well.
What is the TMDB rating of The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 from 297 votes.