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Stray Dog

“The Suspense Filled Story of 7 Bullets!”

7.619492h 2mCrimeDramaThriller
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Stray Dog is a 1949 crime and drama film, running 2h 2m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: M in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

M age rating2h 2mCrimeDrama

Rated M in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1949-10-17
Runtime
2h 2m
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Original language
Japanese
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 · 384 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

14 names
Toshirō MifuneDet. Murakami
Takashi ShimuraDet. Sato
Keiko AwajiHarumi Namiki
Eiko MiyoshiHarumi's mother
Noriko SengokuGirl
Noriko HonmaWooden Tub Shop woman
Reikichi Kawamura
Chōko IidaKogetsu Hotel manager
Eijirō Tōno
Yasushi Nagata
Kappei Matsumoto
Isao KimuraYusa
Teruko Kishi
Minoru ChiakiGirlie Show director

Questions about Stray Dog

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Where can I watch Stray Dog in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Stray Dog is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Stray Dog suitable for children?

Stray Dog is rated M in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Stray Dog on PelisPlus UK?

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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…

How long is Stray Dog?

Stray Dog runs for 2h 2m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Stray Dog trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Stray Dog (1949) Original Trailer [4K] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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