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:
Akira Kurosawa
Country:
Japan
