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