The Shop on Main Street (1965)
Original title: Obchod na korze
The Shop on Main Street is a 1965 Slovak-language drama movie directed by Ján Kadár and Elmar Klos, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Ida Kamińska, Jozef Kroner and František Zvarík.
In a small town in Nazi-occupied Slovakia during World War II, decent but timid carpenter Tono is named "Aryan comptroller" of a button store owned by an old Jewish widow, Rozalie. Since the post comes with a salary and standing in the town's corrupt hierarchy, Tono wrestles with greed and guilt as he and Rozalie gradually befriend each other. When the authorities order all Jews in town to be rounded up, Tono faces a moral dilemma unlike any he's known before.
Quick answers
What is The Shop on Main Street about?
In a small town in Nazi-occupied Slovakia during World War II, decent but timid carpenter Tono is named "Aryan comptroller" of a button store owned by an old Jewish widow, Rozalie. Since the post comes with a salary and standing in the town's corrupt hierarchy, Tono wrestles with greed and guilt as he and Rozalie gradually befriend each other. When the authorities order all Jews in town to be rounded up, Tono faces a moral dilemma unlike any he's known before.
When was The Shop on Main Street released?
The Shop on Main Street was released on 24 June 1965.
How long is The Shop on Main Street?
The Shop on Main Street runs 2h 8m.
Who made The Shop on Main Street?
The Shop on Main Street was directed by Ján Kadár and Elmar Klos.
Where can I watch The Shop on Main Street?
The Shop on Main Street is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Shop on Main Street
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Cast
- Ida Kamińska as Rozalia Lautmannová
- Jozef Kroner as Antonin 'Tono' Brtko
- František Zvarík as Markus Kolkocký
- Hana Slivková as Evelyna Brtková
- Martin Hollý as Imro Kuchár
- Elena Zvaríková-Pappová as Ruzena Kolkocká
- Martin Gregor as Jozef Katz
- Adam Matejka as Piti Báci
- Mikuláš Ladižinský as Marian Peter
- Alojz Kramár as Balko
- Eugen Senaj as Blau
- František Papp