
Stray Dog
野良犬
Release: 1949-10-17·Runtime: 122m·★ 7.6
CrimeDramaThrillerMystery
A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.
Production Countries
Japan
Production Companies
Film Art Association
Shintoho Company
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Noriko Sengokuas Girl
Eijirō Tōno
Hajime Izuas Criminal Identification Officer
Kokuten Kōdōas Old Landlord
Yūnosuke Itōas Bluebird Theatre manager
Toshirō Mifuneas Det. Murakami
Takashi Shimuraas Det. Sato
Isao Kimuraas Yusa
Teruko Kishi
Masao Shimizuas Nakamura
Noriko Honmaas Wooden Tub Shop woman
Chōko Iidaas Kogetsu Hotel manager
Rikie Sanjōas Manager's wife
Reikichi Kawamura
Gen Shimizuas Police Inspector Nakajima
Kan Yanagiyaas Police Officer
Minoru Chiakias Girlie Show director
Haruko Tōgōas Azuma Hotel madame
Ishirō Hondaas Fleeing Villain (uncredited)
Keiko Awajias Harumi Namiki
Ichirō Sugaias Yayoi Hotel ownerCrew
" />Senkichi TaniguchiAssociate Producer
" />Kajirō YamamotoAssociate Producer
" />Yoshirō MurakiAssistant Director
" />Asakazu NakaiDirector of Photography
" />Ishirō HondaAssistant Director
" />Fumio HayasakaOriginal Music Composer
" />Ryuzo KikushimaWriter
" />Akira KurosawaDirector, Writer, Associate Producer
" />Sōjirō MotokiProducer