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