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