The Shop on Main Street
Obchod na korze
Synopsis
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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The Shop on Main Street (Obchod na korze, 1965) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-08
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Ida Kamińska
Rozalia Lautmannová
Jozef Kroner
Antonin 'Tono' Brtko
František Zvarík
Markus Kolkocký
Hana Slivková
Evelyna Brtková
Martin Hollý
Imro Kuchár
Elena Zvaríková-Pappová
Ruzena Kolkocká
Martin Gregor
Jozef Katz
Adam Matejka
Piti Báci
Mikuláš Ladižinský
Marian Peter
Alojz Kramár
Balko
Eugen Senaj
Blau
František Papp
Gita Mišurová
Lujza Grossová
J. Mittelmann
Tibor Vadaš
Tobacconist
František Bujdák
Andrej Šilan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos
- Screenplay & Story
- Ladislav Grosman, Elmar Klos, Ján Kadár
- Original Score
- Zdeněk Liška
- Original Title
- Obchod na korze
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- German, Polish, Slovak, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos
Ladislav Grosman, Elmar Klos, Ján Kadár, Miloš Brož
Zdeněk Liška
Vladimír Novotný
Jaromír Janáček
Karel Feix
Department Leadership Roster
Ján Kadár
Director
Elmar Klos
Director
Ladislav Grosman
Screenplay
Elmar Klos
Screenplay
Ján Kadár
Screenplay
Vladimír Novotný
Director of Photography
Karel Škvor
Production Design
Jaromír Janáček
Editor
Zdeněk Liška
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shop on Main Street
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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. When the authorities order all Jews in town to be rounded up, Tono faces a moral dilemma unlike any he's known before.
Who directed The Shop on Main Street?
The Shop on Main Street was directed by Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos.
Who stars in The Shop on Main Street?
The principal cast of The Shop on Main Street includes Ida Kamińska, Jozef Kroner, František Zvarík, Hana Slivková, Martin Hollý.
When was The Shop on Main Street released and how long is it?
The Shop on Main Street was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
How much did The Shop on Main Street make at the box office?
The Shop on Main Street grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Shop on Main Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shop on Main Street was composed by Zdeněk Liška.
Is The Shop on Main Street based on a book or true story?
The Shop on Main Street is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ladislav Grosman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shop on Main Street?
The Shop on Main Street holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).