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