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