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