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