The Great Tamer Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Great Tamer.
The Great Tamer Ending Explained: In one small provincial town lives Savva Kulikov. Directed by Georgy Ovcharenko, this 1974 family film stars Albert Filozov (Savva Kulikov), alongside Lyubov Rumyantseva as Yelena Vasilyevna, Vasili Merkuryev as Vasily Vasilyevich, Marianna Strizhenova as Yelena's Mother. With a 9/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of The Great Tamer?
In one small provincial town lives Savva Kulikov. In ordinary life, he is an exemplary Soviet citizen and an up-and-coming economist, but Kulikov has an unusual hobby — he trains his own pets, teaching them many amusing stunts. Among the "pupils" Savva already have a dog, a cat and even a parrot. One day the chimpanzee gets into Savva's hands. The animal was easy to train, with dexterity performing all the tricks of Kulikov, and he decided that his hobby should go to a new, more serious stage - performance in public. Circus friends help Savva break into the circus arena. The main character performs with his monkey in a local circus and the show was an incredible success, breaking a storm of applause from a grateful public.
Georgy Ovcharenko's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Albert Filozov (Savva Kulikov)'s journey. In ordinary life, he is an exemplary Soviet citizen and an up-and-coming economist, but Kulikov has an unusual hobby — he trains his own pets, teaching them many amusing stunts.
How Does Albert Filozov (Savva Kulikov)'s Story End?
- Albert Filozov: Albert Filozov's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Georgy Ovcharenko delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 12m runtime.
- Lyubov Rumyantseva (Yelena Vasilyevna): Lyubov Rumyantseva's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Vasili Merkuryev (Vasily Vasilyevich): Vasili Merkuryev's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Great Tamer Mean?
The Great Tamer concludes with Georgy Ovcharenko reinforcing the family themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Albert Filozov leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.