Stray Dog
野良犬
“The Suspense Filled Story of 7 Bullets!”
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.
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Stray Dog (1949) Original Trailer [4K]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-16
Top Cast
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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
Kappei Matsumoto
Isao Kimura
Yusa
Teruko Kishi
Minoru Chiaki
Girlie Show director
Ichirō Sugai
Yayoi Hotel owner
Gen Shimizu
Police Inspector Nakajima
Kan Yanagiya
Police Officer
Reizaburo Yamamoto
Hondo
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 4, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$47K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Kurosawa, Ryuzo Kikushima
- Original Score
- Fumio Hayasaka
- Original Title
- 野良犬
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $47K
- Production Studios
- Film Art Association, Shintoho Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa, Ryuzo Kikushima
Fumio Hayasaka
Asakazu Nakai
Toshio Goto, Yoshi Sugihara
Sōjirō Motoki
Department Leadership Roster
Sōjirō Motoki
Producer
Akira Kurosawa
Writer
Asakazu Nakai
Director of Photography
Akira Kurosawa
Director
Ryuzo Kikushima
Writer
Toshio Goto
Editor
Takashi Matsuyama
Production Design
Yoshi Sugihara
Editor
Fumio Hayasaka
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 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.
Who stars in Stray Dog?
The principal cast of Stray Dog includes Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji, Eiko Miyoshi, Noriko Sengoku.
When was Stray Dog released and how long is it?
Stray Dog was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did Stray Dog make at the box office?
Stray Dog grossed $47K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Stray Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stray Dog was composed by Fumio Hayasaka.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stray Dog?
Stray Dog holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).