


The Bad Sleep Well at a glance
The Bad Sleep Well is a 1960 crime and drama film, running 2h 30m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 6 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated 6 in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1960-09-19
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 · 304 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
14 names
Toshirō MifuneKôichi Nishi
Masayuki MoriPublic Corporation Vice President Iwabuchi
Kamatari FujiwaraAssistant-to-the-Chief Wada
Takeshi KatōItakura
Kyōko KagawaYoshiko Nishi
Tatsuya MihashiTatsuo Iwabuchi
Takashi ShimuraAdministrative Officer Moriyama
Kō NishimuraContract Officer Shirai
Kyū SazankaConstruction Company Executive Director Kaneko
Gen ShimizuManaging Director Miura
Atsuko IchinomiyaMrs. Ariyama
Natsuko KaharaMrs. FuruyaQuestions about The Bad Sleep Well
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Bad Sleep Well in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Bad Sleep Well is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Bad Sleep Well suitable for children?
The Bad Sleep Well is rated 6 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is The Bad Sleep Well?
The Bad Sleep Well runs for 2h 30m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Bad Sleep Well trailer?
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