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Stray Dog (1963)

JA Released

The Suspense Filled Story of 7 Bullets!

Director: Akira Kurosawa |Writers: Akira Kurosawa, Ryuzo Kikushima |Stars: Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji
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★ 7.6/10
Rating: ★ 7.6/10 (380 votes) · IMDb ↗
Duration: 2h 2m
Language: JA
Release Date: Aug 31, 1963
Country: Japan
Director: Akira Kurosawa

Storyline

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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Original title野良犬
Release dateAug 31, 1963
StatusReleased
Keywordsgun, detective, tokyo, japan, black and white, film noir, post war japan, heatwave

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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 Aug 31, 1963 (status: Released).

Who directed Stray Dog?

Akira Kurosawa directed Stray Dog.

What is the TMDB rating of Stray Dog?

Stray Dog has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 380 votes.