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