The Bad Sleep Well (1960)

Directed by Akira Kurosawa
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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.

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  1. The Godfather (1972)
    "Akira Kurosawa's film, which explores themes of corruption and revenge, was one of Coppola's favorites and influenced the atmosphere and opening scene of "The Godfather."" 10 Movies To Watch if You Love 'The Godfather' Anja Djuricic Collider

The Bad Sleep Well (1960), directed by Akira Kurosawa, has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as The Godfather. Check out the citations below.