Genre Country Director Actor

Stray Dog

Akira Kurosawa, 1949

Film Description

This long-neglected early work is a masterful mix of film noir and police thriller set in the sweltering mean streets of post-war Tokyo. When young detective Murakami (Mifune) has his pistol stolen, he is overwhelmed by a feeling of dishonour rather than failure, and sets out on a descent into the lower depths of the underworld, which gradually reveals Dostoievskian parallels between himself and his quarry.

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By Brett Evans on 19th February 2002

Akira Kurosawa's Stray Dog (1949) is the simple tale of a detective's quest to retrieve his stolen pistol. Based on a true anecdote the possibilities of the story appe... more >

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DVD Extras

Includes biographies, original colour theatrical poster image.

Film Details

Director	Akira Kurosawa
Year	1949
Country	Asia, Japan

Technical Details

Certificate	PG
Length	117 mins
Label	BFI
Format	DVD B&W
Region	2
Aspect	1.33
Cat No	BFIVD534
Main Language	JAPANESE
Subtitles	English