Stray Dog (1949)
Original title: 野良犬
Stray Dog is a 1949 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura and Keiko Awaji.
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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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.
When was Stray Dog released?
Stray Dog was released on 17 October 1949.
How long is Stray Dog?
Stray Dog runs 2h 2m.
Who made Stray Dog?
Stray Dog was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Where can I watch Stray Dog?
Stray Dog is available on Criterion Channel, fuboTV, Darkroom, Fawesome, Plex and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Stray Dog
Stream: Criterion Channel, fuboTV
Watch free: Darkroom, Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Plex
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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