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