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