Stray Dog(1973)
野良犬
Stray Dog Synopsis
When his pistol is stolen, police detective Murakami is humiliated, especially when the gun is later implicated in a crime. Working with his superior, Chief Detective Sato, Murakami works feverishly to trace the location of his pistol, ultimately clashing with a gang of youthful Okinawans.
Stray Dog (1973) is a crime, thriller and drama film directed by Azuma Morisaki, released on September 29, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Tetsuya Watari, Shinsuke Ashida, Keiko Matsuzaka and Tarō Shigaki. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Azuma Morisaki
- Writers:
- Ryuzo Kikushima, Baku Isshiki, Akira Kurosawa
- Cinematographer:
- Kenichi Yoshikawa
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Stray Dog Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tetsuya Watari
as Detective Murakami
Shinsuke Ashida
as Detective Sato
Keiko Matsuzaka
as Kazue Sato
Tarō Shigaki
as Kiyoteru Higa
Kunie Tanaka
as Sagawa
Ichirō Zaitsu
as Driver
Tadao Nakamaru
as Inspector general
Mako Midori
as Misao Tsukuda
- Machiko Nakajima
Machiko Nakajima
Yoshirō Uchida
Rinichi Yamamoto
Harue Akagi
Key crew
Directed by Azuma Morisaki, written by Ryuzo Kikushima, Baku Isshiki and Akira Kurosawa.
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Stray Dog Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Stray Dog – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Stray Dog?
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The main cast of Stray Dog (1973) includes Tetsuya Watari, Shinsuke Ashida, Keiko Matsuzaka, Tarō Shigaki and Kunie Tanaka. The film was directed by Azuma Morisaki. 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 September 29, 1973 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Stray Dog worth watching?
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Stray Dog (1973) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.