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He was condemned to death, but survived to wreak revenge for the murder of his clan. The last member of the clan of the Grey Hounds became a fearless warrior by the name of Wolfhound. After cheating death in the mines, Wolfhound sets out on a journey with his constant companion, the Earthbound Bat. Wolfhound has but one desire – to destroy the Maneater, a merciless warrior who slaughtered the village of the Grey Hounds.

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He was condemned to death, but survived to wreak revenge for the murder of his clan. The last member of the clan of the Grey Hounds became a fearless warrior by the name of Wolfhound. After cheating death in the mines, Wolfhound sets out on a journey with his constant companion, the Earthbound Bat. Wolfhound has but one desire -- to destroy the Maneater, a merciless warrior who slaughtered the village of the Grey Hounds.
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* AdaptationalRomanceDowngrade: In the book, Elen falls in love with Wolfhound, who doesn't reciprocate, but eventually gets over it and ends up in a PerfectlyArrangedMarriage with [[spoiler:Vinitar]]. In the film, she is PromotedToLoveInterest for Wolfhound [[spoiler:and they end up together]], and, as a result, she never falls in love with [[spoiler:Vinitar]].
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* BadassBeard: Everybody--Wolfhound, Maneater, Vinitar...

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* TheHero: Wolfhound.



* TheProtagonist: Wolfhound again.

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* TheProtagonist: Wolfhound again.ProtagonistTitle: Wolfhound, which is the name that the protagonist uses.
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The film came during the same time that other Russian films, such as ''Literature/NightWatch'' and ''Film/{{Admiral}}'', were becoming domestic blockbusters and beginning to gain new international recognition. It is based on the first of the four books by a prominent Russian fantasy writer Maria Semyonova but the plot of the film [[AdaptationDistillation considerably differs]] from that of the book.

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The film came during the same time that other Russian films, such as ''Literature/NightWatch'' ''Film/NightWatch'' and ''Film/{{Admiral}}'', were becoming domestic blockbusters and beginning to gain new international recognition. It is based on the first of the four books by a prominent Russian fantasy writer Maria Semyonova but the plot of the film [[AdaptationDistillation considerably differs]] from that of the book.
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* PromotedToLoveInterest: In the book, Wolfhound never falls in love with Elen.
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* HeyItsThatGuy: Creator/OksanaAkinshina and Music/LizaArzamasova both appear here.
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* FollowTheLeader: Influenced by the success of the Western films ''ConanTheBarbarian'', ''{{Gladiator}}'', and ''Film/TheLordOfTheRings''.

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* FollowTheLeader: Influenced by the success of the Western films ''ConanTheBarbarian'', ''{{Gladiator}}'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/{{Gladiator}}'', and ''Film/TheLordOfTheRings''.
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The film came during the same time that other Russian films, such as ''Literature/NightWatch'' and ''{{Admiral}}'', were becoming domestic blockbusters and beginning to gain new international recognition. It is based on the first of the four books by a prominent Russian fantasy writer Maria Semyonova but the plot of the film [[AdaptationDistillation considerably differs]] from that of the book.

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The film came during the same time that other Russian films, such as ''Literature/NightWatch'' and ''{{Admiral}}'', ''Film/{{Admiral}}'', were becoming domestic blockbusters and beginning to gain new international recognition. It is based on the first of the four books by a prominent Russian fantasy writer Maria Semyonova but the plot of the film [[AdaptationDistillation considerably differs]] from that of the book.

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* AdaptationalBadass: In the book Zhadoba was a robber leader and a moderately dangerous opponent, at best. In the movie, he becomes a Nazgul-like warrior-priest with intentions to free [[SealedEvilInACan Morana]].



* {{Badass}}: Wolfhound is the biggest badass in the film. Vinitar is no slouch in this department either.
** AdaptationalBadass: In the book Zhadoba was a robber leader and a moderately dangerous opponent, at best. In the movie, he becomes a Nazgul-like warrior-priest with intentions to free [[SealedEvilInACan Morana]].
** BackToBackBadasses: Wolfhound and Vinitar do this near the climax.
** BadassBeard: Everybody--Wolfhound, Maneater, Vinitar...

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* {{Badass}}: Wolfhound is the biggest badass in the film. Vinitar is no slouch in this department either.
** AdaptationalBadass: In the book Zhadoba was a robber leader and a moderately dangerous opponent, at best. In the movie, he becomes a Nazgul-like warrior-priest with intentions to free [[SealedEvilInACan Morana]].
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BackToBackBadasses: Wolfhound and Vinitar do this near the climax.
** * BadassBeard: Everybody--Wolfhound, Maneater, Vinitar...
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** AdaptationalBadass: In the book Zhadoba was a robber leader and a moderately dangerous opponent, at best. In the movie, he becomes a Nazgul-like warrior-priest with intentions to free [[SealedEvilInACan Morana]].
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* RewardedAsATraitorDeserves: Though probably not intentionally. Luchezar completes the ritual to release Morana, and the Death Goddess incinerates him, but it's doubtful she cared about or even aknowledged him - she just destroys everything she touches, and he was ''there''.

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* EverythingsWorseWithWolves: Zhadoba and Maneater's men wear wolf insignias. Wolfhound's own name is derived from his penchant for killing them.


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* SavageWolves: Zhadoba and Maneater's men wear wolf insignias. Wolfhound's own name is derived from his penchant for killing them.
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* HeyItsThatGuy: Creator/OksanaAkinshina and LizaArzamasova both appear here.

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* HeyItsThatGuy: Creator/OksanaAkinshina and LizaArzamasova Music/LizaArzamasova both appear here.
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* DoomedHometown: Less than three minutes into the film, no less.
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* AnimalMotifs: Wolves for Zhadoba and Maneater's men. A wolfhound for our hero.
* AppropriatedAppelation: Wolfhound doesn't have a real name. Originally dubbed Dog by the slavers, he is referenced as Wolfhound when he begins killing slavers (who wear a wolf symbol) eventually taking the name as his own.
* ArrangedMarriage: Princess Elen and Warlord Vinitar.
* AvengingTheVillain: Vinitar tries this when he first runs into Wolfhound.


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** BadassBeard: Everybody--Wolfhound, Maneater, Vinitar...


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* TheBlacksmith: Wolfhound's father was one.


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* {{Determinator}}: Wolfhound, who will always get up after a beating, no matter how bad.


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* EverythingsWorseWithWolves: Zhadoba and Maneater's men wear wolf insignias. Wolfhound's own name is derived from his penchant for killing them.


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* NoSocialSkills: Wolfhound suffers from this at first, having just broken out of a slave mine. He gets better as the film progresses.
* NobleSavage: There's certainly some of this in Wolfhound's portrayal.


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* WarriorPrince: Vinitar, who lost his lands due to his father's cruelty, but still has his army, his badassery, and his status as warlord.

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* {{Badass}}: Wolfhound is the biggest badass in the film. Vinitar is no slouch in this department either.
** BackToBackBadasses: Wolfhound and Vinitar do this near the climax.
* BarbarianHero: Wolfhound has the look, but his ethos is more KnightInShiningArmour.
* TheBigBad: Morana, though she's a SealedEvilInACan for most of the film.
* ChronicHeroSyndrome: No matter how much it might help him to let somebody die, Wolfhound just can't do it.
* TheDragon: Zhadoba and Maneater compete for the title of Morana's most trusted agent, serving as her CoDragons while both are alive.
* DragonInChief: Zhadoba after Maneater's death. With Morana sealed, Zhadoba becomes the main villain of the film, and the one who is the actual threat to the protagonists for most of the movie.


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* EvilSoundsDeep: Zhadoba.
* EvilerThanThou: Zhadoba and Maneater towards one another. Each was determined that he would be the one to revive Morana.


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* GodOfEvil: Morana, whom Zhadoba and the Maneater both worship.
* TheHeavy: Zhadoba
* TheHero: Wolfhound.


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* ImAHumanitarian: Maneater's nickname would suggest this.


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* KnightInShiningArmour: He doesn't look the part, but Wolfhound definitely acts it. He can't leave a person in trouble, is nice to everybody he meets, and will lay his life on the line at a moment's notice, while expecting nothing back.


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* NiceGuy: He looks like a brooding antihero, but Wolfhound is actually a really nice guy at his core.
* ObviouslyEvil: Zhadoba with his skull armour.
* TheProtagonist: Wolfhound again.
* {{Revenge}}: Wolfhound is seeking revenge on Zhadoba and Maneater.


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* YouKilledMyFather: Zhadoba and Maneater killed Wolfhound's family, most notably his father.
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* EldrithAbomination: Morana

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* EldrithAbomination: EldritchAbomination: Morana
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* HeyItsThatGuy: OksanaAkinshina and LizaArzamasova both appear here.

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The film came during the same time that other Russian films, such as ''NightWatch'' and ''{{Admiral}}'', were becoming domestic blockbusters and beginning to gain new international recognition. It is based on the first of the four books by a prominent Russian fantasy writer Maria Semyonova but the plot of the film [[AdaptationDistillation considerably differs]] from that of the book.

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The film came during the same time that other Russian films, such as ''NightWatch'' ''Literature/NightWatch'' and ''{{Admiral}}'', were becoming domestic blockbusters and beginning to gain new international recognition. It is based on the first of the four books by a prominent Russian fantasy writer Maria Semyonova but the plot of the film [[AdaptationDistillation considerably differs]] from that of the book.



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* FollowTheLeader: Influenced by the success of the Western films ''ConanTheBarbarian'', ''Gladiator'', and ''Film/TheLordOfTheRings''.

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* FollowTheLeader: Influenced by the success of the Western films ''ConanTheBarbarian'', ''Gladiator'', ''{{Gladiator}}'', and ''Film/TheLordOfTheRings''.
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* EldrithAbomination: Morana


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* KillItWithFire: the sorcerous man-eating fog is repelled by fire.


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* SealedEvilInACan: Morana
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''Wolfhound of the Clan of Grey Hounds'' (Волкодав из рода Серых Псов, Volkodav iz roda Serykh Psov) is a 2006 fantasy ActionAdventure film from Russia, [[FilmOfTheBook based on the]] [[Literature/TheWolfhound book by Maria Semyonova]].

He was condemned to death, but survived to wreak revenge for the murder of his clan. The last member of the clan of the Grey Hounds became a fearless warrior by the name of Wolfhound. After cheating death in the mines, Wolfhound sets out on a journey with his constant companion, the Earthbound Bat. Wolfhound has but one desire – to destroy the Maneater, a merciless warrior who slaughtered the village of the Grey Hounds.

After making the long journey to the Maneater’s castle, Wolfhound finally conquers his archenemy. He also frees two prisoners, the sage Tilorn and slave-girl Neelith. Wolfhound accompanies them to the city of Galirad, which has been thrown into turmoil. The evil druid Zhadoba is planning to attack the city at any moment. The king of Galirad, to save the city from destruction, is giving his daughter away in marriage to Vinitar, a young warrior who promises to protect Galirad.

Princess Elen must travel to the land of her new husband, and asks Wolfhound to be her guard in this long and dangerous journey. Wolfhound agrees to serve the princess and is caught up in a whirlwind of mysterious events, as the true purpose of the journey is gradually revealed....

The film came during the same time that other Russian films, such as ''NightWatch'' and ''{{Admiral}}'', were becoming domestic blockbusters and beginning to gain new international recognition. It is based on the first of the four books by a prominent Russian fantasy writer Maria Semyonova but the plot of the film [[AdaptationDistillation considerably differs]] from that of the book.

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* FollowTheLeader: Influenced by the success of the Western films ''ConanTheBarbarian'', ''Gladiator'', and ''Film/TheLordOfTheRings''.
* HeyItsThatGuy: OksanaAkinshina and LizaArzamasova both appear here.
* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast: The Maneater.
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