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