Stray Dog (1949)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Akira Kurosawa
Writing:
- Ryūzō Kikushima
- Akira Kurosawa
Stars:
Release Date: 1949-10-17
7.5/10
7.5/10
- Country: JP
- Language: 日本語
- Runtime: 122
Det. Murakami
Yusa
Det. Sato
Harumi Namiki
Harumi's mother
Girl
Wooden Tub Shop woman
Girlie Show director
Yayoi Hotel owner
Police Inspector Nakajima
Police Officer
Criminal Identification Officer
Nakamura
Old Landlord
Bluebird Theatre manager
Azuma Hotel madame
Kintaro geisha
Kogetsu Hotel manager
Fleeing Villain (uncredited)
