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. Starring Toshiro Mifune as the rookie cop and Takashi Shimura as the seasoned detective who keeps him on the right side of the law, Stray Dog ( Nora inu ) goes beyond crime thriller, probing the squa
Film details
- Year
- 1949
- Genre
- Akira Kurosawa, Japanese, English subtitles
- Source
- Internet Archive
- Rights
- Public domain — free to watch
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Stray Dog for free?
You can stream Stray Dog (1949) free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.
Is Stray Dog in the public domain?
Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.
