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
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Det. Murakami
Harumi Namiki
Girlie Show director
Fleeing Villain (uncredited)
Yayoi Hotel owner
Bluebird Theatre manager
Harumi's mother
Det. Sato
Girl
Wooden Tub Shop woman
Yusa
Police Inspector Nakajima
Police Officer
Criminal Identification Officer
Nakamura
Old Landlord
Azuma Hotel madame
Kintaro geisha
Kogetsu Hotel manager
