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Stray Dog (1949)

Movie ★ 7.6 122 min

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.

Akira Kurosawa Director Akira Kurosawa Writer Ryuzo Kikushima Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 17, 1949
Runtime
122 min
Box office
$47,005
IMDb
tt0041699
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Film Art Association, Shintoho Company

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Stray Dog?
Stray Dog stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji, Eiko Miyoshi.
When was Stray Dog released?
Stray Dog is a 1949 crime, drama, thriller, mystery film.
Where can I watch Stray Dog?
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