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