Die Bösen schlafen gut (1960): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1960 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1960, Die Bösen schlafen gut is a thriller, drama and krimi film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Die Bösen schlafen gut stars Toshirō Mifune as Kôichi Nishi, Masayuki Mori as Public Corporation Vice President Iwabuchi, Kamatari Fujiwara as Assistant-to-the-Chief Wada and Takeshi Katō as Itakura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Die Bösen schlafen gut has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Bösen schlafen gut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Bösen schlafen gut tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Die Bösen schlafen gut (1960)?
- In USA, Die Bösen schlafen gut is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Die Bösen schlafen gut worth watching?
- Die Bösen schlafen gut holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and krimi. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Die Bösen schlafen gut?
- Die Bösen schlafen gut stars Toshirō Mifune, Masayuki Mori, Kamatari Fujiwara, Takeshi Katō and Kyōko Kagawa.
- When was Die Bösen schlafen gut released?
- Die Bösen schlafen gut was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.