---
title: "The State Department Store"
year: 1953
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-state-department-store-1953"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 159130
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The State Department Store (1953) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-state-department-store-1953

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The State Department Store is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Magyar Filmgyártó Vállalat. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A new store director faces rumors and chaos in a lively musical comedy."

### Why Watch
- Vibrant musical numbers
- Satirical look at bureaucracy
- Strong performances by the lead cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor rooted in 1950s Hungarian context may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s upbeat, comedic tone is suitable for general audiences, though some period-specific satire may need context.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: musical, comedy, satirical, hungarian, postwar

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Viktor Gertler
- **Networks / Studios**: Magyar Filmgyártó Vállalat

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miklós Gábor** as *Kocsis Ferenc*
- **Zsuzsa Petress** as *Ilonka*
- **Kamill Feleki** as *Glauziusz*
- **Kálmán Latabár** as *Dániel*
- **Ida Turay** as *Boriska*
- **Tivadar Horváth** as *Klimkó*
- **Lajos Mányai** as *Dancs*
- **Mária Mezey** as *Dancsné*
- **Gyula Gózon** as *Bezzegh bácsi*
- **György Bárdy**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does 'The State Department Store' belong to?
It is a musical comedy film.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Viktor Gertler.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1953.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: Who are some of the starring actors?
The cast includes Miklós Gábor, Kálmán Latabár, and Kamill Feleki.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The State Department Store — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/159130)
- [The State Department Store - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_State_Department_Store)
- [State Department: File 649 46% (1949) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/195136-state-department-file-649)

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