The Assistant (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, The Assistant is a drama film directed by Zoro Záhon, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Assistant stars Gábor Koncz as Valent Lančarič, Elo Romančík as Štefan Riečan, Pécsi Ildikó as pani Riečanová and Ivan Mistrík as Dobrik, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assistant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assistant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assistant (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Assistant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Assistant?
- The Assistant stars Gábor Koncz, Elo Romančík, Pécsi Ildikó, Ivan Mistrík and Milan Kiš.
- When was The Assistant released?
- The Assistant was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.