Stray Dog 1973
Set in the neon-lit underbelly of 1970s Tokyo, *Stray Dog (1973)* follows a disgraced police detective whose stolen service weapon becomes the smoking gun in a brutal crime.
Director: Azuma Morisaki
Cast
Tetsuya Watari
Detective Murakami
Shinsuke Ashida
Detective Sato
Keiko Matsuzaka
Kazue Sato
Tarō Shigaki
Kiyoteru Higa
Kunie Tanaka
Sagawa
Ichirō Zaitsu
Driver
Tadao Nakamaru
Inspector general
Mako Midori
Misao Tsukuda
Machiko Nakajima
Yoshirō Uchida
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stray Dog (1973) about?
*Stray Dog (1973)* is a tense crime thriller where a police detective's stolen service pistol becomes the key piece of evidence in a violent crime. Forced to work with his superior, he traces the gun's path through Tokyo's criminal underworld, uncovering a web of deceit that pits him against a gang of reckless Okinawan youths. The film explores themes of humiliation, redemption, and the blurred lines between law and lawlessness.
Who directed Stray Dog?
Azuma Morisaki directed *Stray Dog (1973)*, infusing the film with a distinctly gritty, realistic tone that heightens its crime-thriller atmosphere.
Who stars in Stray Dog?
The cast of *Stray Dog* features Tetsuya Watari as Detective Murakami, Shinsuke Ashida as Chief Detective Sato, Keiko Matsuzaka, Tarō Shigaki, Kunie Tanaka, and Ichirō Zaitsu in pivotal roles.
Is Stray Dog (1973) worth watching?
For crime-thriller fans, *Stray Dog (1973)* is a hidden gem that delivers sharp suspense and social commentary without relying on flashy action. While it lacks an IMDb rating, its themes and Morisaki's direction make it a compelling watch for those who appreciate character-driven noir. The film's raw energy and moral complexity set it apart from typical police procedurals.
How long is Stray Dog?
Stray Dog runs for 104 minutes, a tight runtime that keeps the tension high and the plot focused.
About Stray Dog (1973) — A detective's desperate hunt for a stolen gun in Tokyo's criminal underworld
Set in the neon-lit underbelly of 1970s Tokyo, *Stray Dog (1973)* follows a disgraced police detective whose stolen service weapon becomes the smoking gun in a brutal crime. Directed by Azuma Morisaki, this gritty crime thriller blends detective noir with the raw energy of a city on the edge, as Murakami races against time to reclaim his lost honor. With a tension thick enough to cut, the film dives into themes of justice, identity, and the collateral damage of bureaucracy, all while navigating a world where youthful rebellion collides with hardened criminality.
Tetsuya Watari delivers a standout performance as the relentless detective, supported by a powerhouse cast including Shinsuke Ashida as his calculating superior and Keiko Matsuzaka in a role that adds emotional depth to the chase. Morisaki's direction infuses the story with a documentary-like realism, making *Stray Dog* both a gripping procedural and a social snapshot of post-war Japan's darker corners.
