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