Toggenburger Bock

The story centers on a sales manager whose passion for hunting nearly leads to disaster. As he seeks to shoot a big buck before the closed season, he becomes the target of a prank orchestrated by his son. This prank involves tying horns to a prize-winning breeding goat, which misleads the hunter and sets off a chain of comedic events in the village.

The film weaves together themes of ambition, village life, and the complexities of family relationships. As gossip spreads and intrigues unfold, the villagers respond with a mix of resentment and schadenfreude, creating a lively atmosphere filled with humor and social commentary. With a cast that includes Herbert Köfer and Marianne Christina Schilling, Toggenburger Bock offers a snapshot of comedic storytelling in East German cinema during the 1970s.