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