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