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