
Stray Dog
野良犬
Release: 1949-10-17·Runtime: 122m·★ 7.5
CrimeDramaThriller
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
Takashi Shimuraas Det. Sato
Reikichi Kawamura
Ichirō Sugaias Yayoi Hotel owner
Rikie Sanjōas Manager's wife
Eijirō Tōno
Kan Yanagiyaas Police Officer
Haruko Tōgōas Azuma Hotel madame
Minoru Chiakias Girlie Show director
Keiko Awajias Harumi Namiki
Masao Shimizuas Nakamura
Noriko Sengokuas Girl
Isao Kimuraas Yusa
Ishirō Hondaas Fleeing Villain (uncredited)
Eiko Miyoshias Harumi's mother
Chōko Iidaas Kogetsu Hotel manager
Teruko Kishi
Gen Shimizuas Police Inspector Nakajima
Toshirō Mifuneas Det. Murakami
Noriko Honmaas Wooden Tub Shop woman
Hajime Izuas Criminal Identification Officer
Kokuten Kōdōas Old Landlord
Yūnosuke Itōas Bluebird Theatre managerCrew
" />Akira KurosawaDirector, Writer, Associate Producer
" />Fumio HayasakaMusic
" />Senkichi TaniguchiAssociate Producer
" />Kajirō YamamotoAssociate Producer
" />Yoshirō MurakiAssistant Director
" />Sōjirō MotokiProducer
" />Asakazu NakaiDirector of Photography
" />Ishirō HondaAssistant Director
" />Ryuzo KikushimaWriter