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Stray Dog

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1949 · 122 min Crime Drama Thriller Mystery
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title 野良犬
Year 1949
Country Japan
Genre Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Director Akira Kurosawa
Runtime 122 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (348 votes)

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The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.

Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.

For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.

Director: Akira Kurosawa

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.

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