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