Originally released as a motion picture in 1949. Includes: optional audio commentary by Stephen Prince, a 32 min. documentary on Stray dog from the series Akira Kurosawa: it is wonderful to create, and new English subtitles. Toshirò„ Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Eiko Miyoshi, Noriko Sengoku, Keiko Awaji, Fumiko Honma.
Summary:
A bad day gets worse for rookie 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 thief, whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, the cop and the criminal's lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami's own dark side.
Series:
The Criterion collection ; 233. Classic collection.
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