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