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