The original theme song and score by Franco Bixio, Fabio Frizzi, and Vince Tempera are considered iconic examples of 70s Italian film music.
Originally a modest box office success, it gained massive popularity through television reruns in the 1980s, eventually earning "cult" status. Its slang and iconic scenes are still frequently quoted in Italy . Related Media Febbre da cavallo
Mandrake is the charismatic small-time actor and master of "the sting" ( la mandrakata ), while Pomata is his fast-talking partner in crime. The original theme song and score by Franco
Their desperate attempts to fix a high-stakes race involve impersonating a famous jockey and navigating a web of angry bookmakers, creditors, and wives. Related Media Mandrake is the charismatic small-time actor
(Horse Fever) is a 1976 cult classic Italian comedy film directed by Steno that has become a cornerstone of Roman pop culture.
The story follows the misadventures of three friends— (Gigi Proietti), Pomata (Enrico Montesano), and Felice (Francesco De Rosa)—who are hopelessly addicted to horse race betting. Despite their constant failures and mounting debts, they spend their days at the Tor di Valle racetrack in Rome , concocting elaborate scams to find the money for "the next big bet". Key Elements of the Film
