
Stray Dog
野良犬
Release: 1949-10-17·Runtime: 122m·★ 7.6
CrimeDramaThriller
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
Chōko Iidaas Kogetsu Hotel manager
Teruko Kishi
Gen Shimizuas Police Inspector Nakajima
Yūnosuke Itōas Bluebird Theatre manager
Noriko Honmaas Wooden Tub Shop woman
Kokuten Kōdōas Old Landlord
Eijirō Tōno
Haruko Tōgōas Azuma Hotel madame
Masao Shimizuas Nakamura
Rikie Sanjōas Manager's wife
Hajime Izuas Criminal Identification Officer
Keiko Awajias Harumi Namiki
Noriko Sengokuas Girl
Reikichi Kawamura
Ishirō Hondaas Fleeing Villain (uncredited)
Toshirō Mifuneas Det. Murakami
Isao Kimuraas Yusa
Minoru Chiakias Girlie Show director
Ichirō Sugaias Yayoi Hotel owner
Kan Yanagiyaas Police OfficerCrew
" />Ryuzo KikushimaWriter
" />Senkichi TaniguchiAssociate Producer
" />Kajirō YamamotoAssociate Producer
" />Yoshirō MurakiAssistant Director
" />Ishirō HondaAssistant Director
" />Fumio HayasakaOriginal Music Composer
" />Sōjirō MotokiProducer
" />Asakazu NakaiDirector of Photography
" />Akira KurosawaDirector, Writer, Associate Producer