Stray Dog(1949)
野良犬
The Suspense Filled Story of 7 Bullets!
Stray Dog Synopsis
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.
Stray Dog (1949) is a crime, drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Akira Kurosawa, released on October 17, 1949 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji and Eiko Miyoshi. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 375 ratings.
- Director:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers:
- Akira Kurosawa, Ryuzo Kikushima
- Producers:
- Sōjirō Motoki
- Cinematographer:
- Asakazu Nakai
- Composer:
- Fumio Hayasaka
- Production:
- Film Art Association, Shintoho Company
- Revenue:
- $47,005
- Status:
- Released
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Stray Dog Cast & Crew
Main 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
Chōko Iida
as Kogetsu Hotel manager
Eijirō Tōno
- Yasushi Nagata
Yasushi Nagata
- Kappei Matsumoto
Kappei Matsumoto
Isao Kimura
as Yusa
Key crew
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Akira Kurosawa and Ryuzo Kikushima, produced by Sōjirō Motoki.
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Stray Dog Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 375 ratings.
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Stray Dog – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stray Dog online?
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Stray Dog (1949) is available to stream on fuboTV and Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Stray Dog?
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The main cast of Stray Dog (1949) includes Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji, Eiko Miyoshi and Noriko Sengoku. The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stray Dog released?
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Stray Dog was released on October 17, 1949 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Stray Dog worth watching?
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Stray Dog (1949) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 375 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stray Dog?
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