Lone Wolf (1972)
Ballad of a boy and his dog's friendship.
The film follows a young boy named Ranko who discovers a large German Shepherd in the mountains, a remnant of the recent war. After freeing the dog from a trap, Ranko befriends the animal and, based on an inscription on its collar, names him Hund. However, the local villagers mistake the dog for a dangerous wolf, a "lone wolf," and resolve to kill it. Fearing for his new companion's safety, Ranko secretly brings food to Hund in the mountains. In a turn of events, the dog saves Ranko from a real wolf attack. The villagers, convinced that this "lone wolf" is responsible for killing sheep, organize a hunt. In a climactic moment, Ranko manages to save his loyal friend from the hunting party, solidifying their bond.
Cast
- Slavko Štimac - Ranko
- Željko Mataija - Ređo
- Ivan Štimac - Ćiro
- Boro Ivanišević - Joso
- Smiljan Čičić - Nikolica
- Finka Pavičić-Budak - Rankova baka
- Edo Peročević - Rankov otac Nikola
- Dragomir Felba - Daneša
- Rikard Brzeska - Martin
- Branko Špoljar - Doktor
Screenplay
Themes
Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, Animal Stories
Keywords
wolf, winter, mountain, snow, dog
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lone Wolf about?
- The film follows a young boy named Ranko who discovers a large German Shepherd in the mountains, a remnant of the recent war. After freeing the dog from a trap, Ranko befriends the animal and, based on an inscription on its collar, names him Hund. However, the local villagers mistake the dog for a dangerous wolf, a "lone wolf," and resolve to kill it. Fearing for his new companion's safety, Ranko secretly brings food to Hund in the mountains. In a turn of events, the dog saves Ranko from a real wolf attack. The villagers, convinced that this "lone wolf" is responsible for killing sheep, organize a hunt. In a climactic moment, Ranko manages to save his loyal friend from the hunting party, solidifying their bond.
- Who directed Lone Wolf?
- Lone Wolf was directed by Obrad Gluščević.
- Who stars in Lone Wolf?
- Lone Wolf stars Slavko Štimac, Željko Mataija, Ivan Štimac, Boro Ivanišević, Smiljan Čičić, Finka Pavičić-Budak.
- How long is Lone Wolf?
- Lone Wolf has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Lone Wolf?
- Lone Wolf is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was Lone Wolf produced?
- Lone Wolf was produced in Yugoslavia.
- What are the themes of Lone Wolf?
- The themes of Lone Wolf include: Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, Animal Stories.