The Bad Sleep Well

The Bad Sleep Well

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.

Release Date

September 19, 1960

Status

Released

Original Title

悪い奴ほどよく眠る

Runtime

2h 30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

TOHOKurosawa Production