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 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.

Director:

Akira Kurosawa

Writers:

Ryûzô Kikushima, Akira Kurosawa

Awards:

4 wins total

Production:

N/A

Country:

Japan