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