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