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