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