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