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