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Stray Dog (1949)
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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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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forinvestigation, secrets, and layered suspense
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through revealRewards close attention
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SourceOfficial rating • Australia • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Stray Dog is a 1949 film in the Crime / Drama category from Japan. Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Starring Toshirō Mifune and Takashi Shimura. Runtime: about 122 minutes. Original language: Japanese. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.6/10.
Genre: Crime / Drama, Released in 1949, Original language: Japanese, Production: Japan, Runtime: about 122 minutes, Starring Toshirō Mifune and Takashi Shimura.
Runtime
122 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Toshirō Mifune
Det. Murakami
Takashi Shimura
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Keiko Awaji
Harumi Namiki
Eiko Miyoshi
Harumi's mother
Noriko Sengoku
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Noriko Honma
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Reikichi Kawamura
Chōko Iida
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Eijirō Tōno
Yasushi Nagata
Kappei Matsumoto
Isao Kimura
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Teruko Kishi
Minoru Chiaki
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Director: Akira Kurosawa
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1What is movie Stray Dog (1949)?
It is a movie released in 1949 within the Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery category.
2What is the story of Stray Dog?
Stray Dog (1949) is a movie in the Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Stray Dog online?
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4What is the rating of Stray Dog?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 355 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Stray Dog?
Its runtime is about 122 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Stray Dog best suited for?
A suspense-focused watch built around questions, hidden motives, and steady tension rather than simple straight-line action.
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