The State Department Store (1953): Cast
The State Department Store is a 1953 comedy directed by Viktor Gertler, starring Miklós Gábor as Kocsis Ferenc, Zsuzsa Petress and Ida Turay. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Viktor Gertler
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Hungarian - Studio
- Magyar Filmgyártó Vállalat
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The State Department Store About?
The premise of The State Department Store without spoilers.
When Kocsis Ferenc appoints a new director for a state‑run department store, a colorful staff—including Ilonka, a talented fashion designer; Boriska; the overzealous Daniel; conservative sales chief Klimke; and honest bookkeeper Glauziusz—must navigate personal conflicts and public skepticism. The ousted manager spreads rumors that the socialist shop cannot meet demand, sparking panic among relatives and friends. Despite the ensuing hysteria, the store endures until supplies finally arrive.
The State Department Store Cast & Characters
Miklós Gábor leads the cast as Kocsis Ferenc, with Zsuzsa Petress as Ilonka and Ida Turay as Boriska. Directed by Viktor Gertler; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Viktor Gertler
- Miklós Gábor as Kocsis Ferenc
- Zsuzsa Petress as Ilonka
- Ida Turay as Boriska
- Kamill Feleki as Glauziusz
Also Starring in The State Department Store
· 7 more- Gyula Gózon Bezzegh bácsi
- György Bárdy
- Kálmán Latabár Dániel
- Tivadar Horváth Klimkó
- Lajos Mányai Dancs
- Mária Mezey Dancsné
- Anna Tőkés
More from Viktor Gertler
More films directed by Viktor Gertler: The Man of Gold, Love and Money and Hit and Run.
The State Department Store Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Государственный магазин” and “Állami áruház”.
- Also known as
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- Государственный магазин
- Állami áruház
- В одном универмаге
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The State Department Store FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The State Department Store, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The State Department Store?
The State Department Store runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The State Department Store released?
The State Department Store was released on January 23, 1953.
Who directed The State Department Store?
The State Department Store was directed by Viktor Gertler.
More films by Viktor Gertler Who is in the cast of The State Department Store?
The State Department Store stars Miklós Gábor as Kocsis Ferenc, Zsuzsa Petress as Ilonka and Ida Turay as Boriska, among 11 credited actors.
Does The State Department Store have a post-credit scene?
No. The State Department Store has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The State Department Store in?
The original language of The State Department Store is Hungarian.
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