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