---
title: "The Godson"
year: 1952
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-godson-1952"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 303337
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 78
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Godson (1952) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-godson-1952

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Godson is a film first released in 1952. Catalogued under Comedy, Music. Produced and broadcast by Midas Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A weary wife’s home becomes a tangled web of mistaken identity and wartime intrigue."

### Why Watch
- Humorous take on wartime domestic life
- Period setting during the Balkan Wars adds historical flavor
- Music interludes enhance the comedic tone

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 78 minutes, the story moves quickly, leaving little time for deep character development
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s playful tone and modest romantic mishaps make it appropriate for most viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comic, romantic, farce, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Maria Plyta
- **Networks / Studios**: Midas Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anthi Zaharatou** as *Vivika Zaharouli*
- **Mimis Fotopoulos** as *Colonel Menelaos Karapistolis*
- **Alekos Alexandrakis** as *Petros Harmidis*
- **Lakis Skellas** as *Manos Kortasis*
- **Fragiskos Manellis** as *Dimitros*
- **Takis Galanos** as *Zaharoulis*
- **Haris Kamili** as *Lola*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
It takes place in Athens during the Balkan Wars.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows Vivika Zaharouli, her husband, the impostor Petros Harmidis, and Kiki, Harmidis’ wife.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy with musical elements.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about one hour and eighteen minutes.

### Q: Does the film involve wartime action?
The plot focuses on domestic misunderstandings against the backdrop of the Balkan Wars rather than battlefield action.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Godson — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/303337)

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