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The Assistant

1982·Movie
1h 31min
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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A story of a family that after WWII moved to the south of Slovakia and acquired a prosperous butcher business left behind by a Hungarian emigrant. From the previous owner, the family also inherited a self-assured, greedy assistant who does not like to observe any firm moral principles. He assists the family in gaining wealth but in the long run, he causes the family's moral dissolution. In his most successful feature film, director Zoro Záhon combined a complex drama with excellent acting performances, especially that of Hungarian actor Gábor Koncz in the lead role.
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Is The Assistant worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Assistant?

1 h 31 min

The Assistant runs 1 h 31 min.

Is The Assistant based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Assistant in?

Slovak

It was made in Slovak. Produced in XC.

What tropes does The Assistant use?

Cruel to Be KindSex at WorkCountry MouseRandom Events PlotJerkass Has a PointThe VoiceAdam WestingSlice of LifeKick the DogForgotten BirthdayHired for Their LooksIndustrialized Eviland 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for The Assistant, including Cruel to Be Kind, Sex at Work, Country Mouse.