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