
Lone Wolf
Seen it?1972 | 80 min | Family, Drama, War
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families and history buffs.
- The mood
- Intense, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Obrad Gluščević
- Slavko ŠtimacRanko
- Željko MataijaReđo
- Ivan ŠtimacĆiro
- Boro IvaniševićJoso
- Smiljan ČičićNikolica
- Finka Pavičić-BudakRankova baka
- Edo PeročevićRankov otac Nikola
- Dragomir FelbaDaneša
- Rikard BrzeskaMartin
- Branko ŠpoljarDoktor