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
Mandrake is the charismatic small-time actor and master of "the sting" ( la mandrakata ), while Pomata is his fast-talking partner in crime. Febbre da cavallo
Their desperate attempts to fix a high-stakes race involve impersonating a famous jockey and navigating a web of angry bookmakers, creditors, and wives. Originally a modest box office success, it gained
A follow-up titled Febbre da cavallo – La mandrakata was released in 2002, directed by Carlo Vanzina and starring Gigi Proietti once again. Their desperate attempts to fix a high-stakes race
In 2017, the film was adapted into a theatrical musical at the Sistina Theatre in Rome, featuring a score co-composed by Fabio Frizzi.