FAMILY . 1972 . 1h 20m . 8.1/10

Vuk samotnjak_

"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.

Starring Slavko Štimac, Željko Mataija, Ivan Štimac
8.1/10
Rating
1h 20m
Runtime
1972
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Slavko Štimac stars as Ranko in Vuk samotnjak.
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Year context
Vuk samotnjak was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
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 tr...
Vuk samotnjak is a Family, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

CAST (14)

Slavko Štimac
Slavko Štimac
Ranko
Željko Mataija
Ređo
Ivan Štimac
Ćiro
BI
Boro Ivanišević
Joso
Smiljan Čičić
Nikolica
FP
Finka Pavičić-Budak
Rankova baka
Edo Peročević
Edo Peročević
Rankov otac Nikola
Dragomir Felba
Dragomir Felba
Daneša
RB
Rikard Brzeska
Martin
Branko Špoljar
Branko Špoljar
Doktor
II
Ilija Ivezić
Dobošar Ivan
JR
Jovan Rančić
Iveša
SF
Slavica Fila
Učiteljica
SB
Sabrija Biser
Vlasnik trgovine

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Country
YU
Rating
8.1/10 (11 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Vuk samotnjak 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.
How long is Vuk samotnjak?
Vuk samotnjak has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Vuk samotnjak?
The cast of Vuk samotnjak includes Slavko Štimac, Željko Mataija, Ivan Štimac, Boro Ivanišević, Smiljan Čičić.
What is the rating of Vuk samotnjak?
Vuk samotnjak has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Family Drama
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