Unterm Röckchen stösst das Böckchen
Unterm Röckchen stösst das Böckchen

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Unterm Röckchen stösst das Böckchen

1974
Movie
75 min
German

When a young mannequin manufacturer finds that he is no longer capable of making love, his wife hires a young mistress.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Ernst HofbauerGenres: Comedy, Erotic

Plot Summary

A young man inherits a farm and decides to modernize it. He faces resistance from the conservative villagers and their traditional ways. Through a series of comedic mishaps and romantic entanglements, he tries to implement his new ideas while navigating the peculiar customs of the rural community.

Critical Reception

This film is a product of its time, often categorized as an 'erotic comedy' from 1970s West Germany. It generally received a modest reception, appealing to audiences looking for lighthearted, suggestive humor and rural-themed escapism rather than critical acclaim. Critical analysis tends to focus on its historical context within the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appeals to fans of German erotic comedies from the era.

  • Features typical comedic situations and lighthearted sexual humor.

  • Offers a glimpse into rural German life with a playful, albeit dated, approach.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available or widely documented. Audience reception is generally associated with its genre and the period it was released.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of German 'Lustspiel' (comedy) films that often incorporated mild eroticism, reflecting changing social attitudes in the late 1960s and 1970s West Germany.

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