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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

(Horse Fever) is a 1976 cult classic Italian comedy film directed by Steno that has become a cornerstone of Roman pop culture. Febbre da cavallo

In 2017, the film was adapted into a theatrical musical at the Sistina Theatre in Rome, featuring a score co-composed by Fabio Frizzi. Originally a modest box office success, it gained

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 In 2017, the film was adapted into a

Mandrake is the charismatic small-time actor and master of "the sting" ( la mandrakata ), while Pomata is his fast-talking partner in crime.

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