Stray Dog(1949)
“The Suspense Filled Story of 7 Bullets!”
Overview
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.
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Studio
Film Art Association
Revenue
$47K
Cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Det. Murakami
Takashi Shimura
as Det. Sato
Keiko Awaji
as Harumi Namiki
Eiko Miyoshi
as Harumi's mother
Noriko Sengoku
as Girl
Noriko Honma
as Wooden Tub Shop woman
Reikichi Kawamura
as
Chōko Iida
as Kogetsu Hotel manager
Eijirō Tōno
as
Yasushi Nagata
as
Kappei Matsumoto
as
Isao Kimura
as Yusa
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.6 / 10
Box Office
$47K
Production Companies
Film Art Association • Shintoho Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stray Dog?▼
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What is Stray Dog about?▼
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.
Who directed Stray Dog?▼
Stray Dog was directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1949. It is a crime, drama, thriller, mystery film.
How long is Stray Dog?▼
Stray Dog has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in Stray Dog?▼
The cast of Stray Dog includes Toshirō Mifune as Det. Murakami, Takashi Shimura as Det. Sato, Keiko Awaji as Harumi Namiki, Eiko Miyoshi as Harumi's mother, Noriko Sengoku as Girl and more.
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