The Sleeping Beast Within (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1960, The Sleeping Beast Within is an action and crime film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. When a middle aged salaryman is unknowingly used by drug traffickers he is dishonored and fires back at the Yakuza bosses, with destructive consequences.
Who’s in it. The Sleeping Beast Within stars Hiroyuki Nagato as Shotaro Kasai, Kazuko Yoshiyuki as Keiko Ueki, Shoichi Ozawa as Reporter Horibe and Shinsuke Ashida as Junpei Ueki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Sleeping Beast Within has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sleeping Beast Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sleeping Beast Within tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sleeping Beast Within (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sleeping Beast Within change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sleeping Beast Within worth watching?
- The Sleeping Beast Within holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sleeping Beast Within?
- The Sleeping Beast Within stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Shoichi Ozawa, Shinsuke Ashida and Hisano Yamaoka.
- When was The Sleeping Beast Within released?
- The Sleeping Beast Within was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.