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