Stray Dog

Stray Dog

1973 · 104 min · ★ 7.9 · Crime, Thriller, Drama

When his pistol is stolen, police detective Murakami is humiliated, especially when the gun is later implicated in a crime. Working with his superior, Chief Detective Sato, Murakami works feverishly to trace the location of his pistol, ultimately clashing with a gang of youthful Okinawans.

Directed by Azuma Morisaki · Written by Baku Isshiki

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