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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageHungarian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes8
DirectorViktor Gertler
WritersBéla Gádor, Tibor Barabás, Szilárd Darvas
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe State Department Store
About The State Department Store
Kocsis Ferenc excellent staff appointed the new director of public stores. Ilonka a talented fashion designer, Boriska a dear, Daniel, a overzealous, Klimke, a conservative sale and Glauziusz uncle, conscientious, honest book promotes the work. Ilonka initially rather just keep arguing, even though both of their lives off the job. The selfishness will love soon. Dancs Meanwhile, the old manager spreads the rumor that the new socialist trade can not meet the demand. Relatives and friends start buying into action, leading to mass hysteria. However, the new store is borne by the customer siege until the arrival of the supply.
Directed by Viktor Gertler, The State Department Store leans on a strong ensemble — Miklós Gábor, Zsuzsa Petress, Kamill Feleki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1953.
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