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