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