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