Despite promising his girlfriend Lauretta that he has quit the racetracks, Mandrake remains a compulsive horse bettor. He teams up with two new partners: (Micione), an unemployed man who steals from his parents to fund his bets, and "The Engineer," a law student with computer expertise.
After a string of losses, Mandrake discovers a low-performing horse named (How’s it going) that is a physical double for Pokémon , a champion horse owned by Count De Blasi. He orchestrates a complex "mandrakata" (a signature Mandrake scam): Febbre da cavallo - La mandrakata
: Gigi Proietti won the Nastro d'Argento (Silver Ribbon) for Best Actor in 2003 for his performance in this film. Despite promising his girlfriend Lauretta that he has
: The original 1976 film, directed by Steno, was initially a box-office failure but became a massive cult hit through local Roman TV broadcasts. This sequel was released 26 years later to capitalize on that enduring popularity. He orchestrates a complex "mandrakata" (a signature Mandrake
(2002) is an Italian comedy film directed by Carlo Vanzina . It is the sequel to the 1976 cult classic Febbre da cavallo , bringing back Gigi Proietti in his iconic role as the irrepressible gambler Bruno "Mandrake" Fioretti . Plot Overview
The goal is to raise Pokémon's betting odds by making the look-alike lose races in his place, before eventually betting big on the real champion.
: The term "mandrakata" has since entered the Italian lexicon, often used to describe a clever, slightly shady, or ingenious "stroke of genius" or "dodge".