
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
Minoru Chiakias Girlie Show director
Takashi Shimuraas Det. Sato
Masao Shimizuas Nakamura
Yūnosuke Itōas Bluebird Theatre manager
Rikie Sanjōas Manager's wife
Ishirō Hondaas Fleeing Villain (uncredited)
Hajime Izuas Criminal Identification Officer
Kan Yanagiyaas Police Officer
Teruko Kishi
Kokuten Kōdōas Old Landlord
Keiko Awajias Harumi Namiki
Noriko Honmaas Wooden Tub Shop woman
Ichirō Sugaias Yayoi Hotel owner
Gen Shimizuas Police Inspector Nakajima
Toshirō Mifuneas Det. Murakami
Noriko Sengokuas Girl
Reikichi Kawamura
Chōko Iidaas Kogetsu Hotel manager
Eijirō Tōno
Isao Kimuraas Yusa
Haruko Tōgōas Azuma Hotel madameCrew
" />Sōjirō MotokiProducer
" />Akira KurosawaWriter, Director, Associate Producer
" />Fumio HayasakaOriginal Music Composer
" />Asakazu NakaiDirector of Photography
" />Senkichi TaniguchiAssociate Producer
" />Ishirō HondaAssistant Director
" />Yoshirō MurakiAssistant Director
" />Ryuzo KikushimaWriter
" />Kajirō YamamotoAssociate Producer