The Bad Sleep Well
1960
⭐7.7(284 votes)
2h 30m
CrimeDramaThriller
Overview
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.
About The Bad Sleep Well
The Bad Sleep Well (1960) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Bad Sleep Well on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 284 votes. Fans of crime movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
