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