The Assistant
1982, Slovak. Directed by Zoro Záhon.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Slovak
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- Released
- 2 July 1982
- Original title
- Pomocník
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Ondrej Šulaj
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What The Assistant is based on
The Assistant is adapted from a novel.
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The Assistant runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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The Assistant isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 July 1982. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Assistant?
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Who directed The Assistant?
The Assistant (1982) was directed by Zoro Záhon and stars Elo Romančík, Gábor Koncz, Ildikó Pécsi.
What is The Assistant based on?
The Assistant is adapted from a novel.