Stray Dog (1949)
The Suspense Filled Story of 7 Bullets!
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
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: October 17, 1949
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune - Det. Murakami
- Takashi Shimura - Det. Sato
- Keiko Awaji - Harumi Namiki
- Eiko Miyoshi - Harumi's mother
- Noriko Sengoku - Girl
- Noriko Honma - Wooden Tub Shop woman
- Reikichi Kawamura
- Chōko Iida - Kogetsu Hotel manager
- Eijirō Tōno
- Yasushi Nagata
Screenplay
Music: Fumio Hayasaka
Cinematography: Asakazu Nakai
Editing: Toshio Goto, Yoshi Sugihara
Production: Film Art Association, Shintoho Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $47,005
Original Language: ja
Themes
Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case
Keywords
gun, detective, film noir, tokyo, japan, black and white, post war japan, heatwave
Trailer
Stray Dog TrailerSimilar Movies
More Films by Director: Akira Kurosawa
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, Noriko Sengoku, Noriko Honma.
- How long is Stray Dog?
- Stray Dog has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Stray Dog?
- Stray Dog is a Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
- How much did Stray Dog gross?
- Stray Dog grossed $47,005 worldwide.
- Where was Stray Dog produced?
- Stray Dog was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Stray Dog?
- The themes of Stray Dog include: Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case.