The Shop on Main Street (1965)
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Obchod na korze |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 9, 1965 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | world war ii, nazi, holocaust (shoah), shopkeeper |
FAQ
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 Sep 9, 1965 (status: Released).
Who directed The Shop on Main Street?
Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos directed The Shop on Main Street.
What is the TMDB rating of The Shop on Main Street?
The Shop on Main Street has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 232 votes.