Dog of Fortune (1979) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1979 · 137 mins · Japanese

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Directed by

Shigeyuki Yamane

Starring

Shin'ichirô Mikami, Akihiko Hirata, Eitarô Ozawa, Isao Natsuyagi, Takeo Chii, Junko Miyashita

Across the rugged stretch from Hokkaido to Tokyo, hunting dog Goro undertakes a grueling trek to return home after his master’s death. His owner guarded a crucial secret about a weapons‑smuggling ring, and powerful corrupt forces seek to silence it. Goro’s relentless journey reveals the perilous underworld and his own steadfast courage.