Stray Dog (1949)

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 th...e 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. more

Directing:
  • Akira Kurosawa

Writing:
  • Ryūzō Kikushima
  • Akira Kurosawa

Stars:
Release Date: 1949-10-17
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  • Country: JP
  • Language: 日本語
  • Runtime: 122
  • Revenue: $47,005

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