Stray Dog (1949): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

Stray Dog features Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji, Eiko Miyoshi, Noriko Sengoku, Noriko Honma. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1949-10-17. Runtime: 122 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (385 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery. Original language: ja. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Stray Dog?

Stray Dog is listed as Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery on TMDB.

How long is Stray Dog?

Stray Dog runs about 122 minutes.

Who stars in Stray Dog?

Cast highlights include Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji, Eiko Miyoshi, Noriko Sengoku, Noriko Honma.

Does Cinema Box stream Stray Dog?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Stray Dog?

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