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