The Shop on Main Street (1965): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Shop on Main Street
Director: Ján Kadár
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1965
Duration: 128 min
Cast: Ida Kamińska, Jozef Kroner, František Zvarík, Hana Slivková, Martin Hollý

What The Shop on Main Street Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch The Shop on Main Street?

The Shop on Main Street is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Shop on Main Street?

The Shop on Main Street runs for 128 minutes (2h 8m).

When did The Shop on Main Street come out?

The Shop on Main Street was released in 1965.

Who directed The Shop on Main Street?

The Shop on Main Street was directed by Ján Kadár.

Who stars in The Shop on Main Street?

The Shop on Main Street stars Ida Kamińska, Jozef Kroner, František Zvarík, Hana Slivková.

What is The Shop on Main Street's rating?

The Shop on Main Street holds 8.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 82 out of 100.