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