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