Mandrakata | Febbre Da Cavallo - La

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):

The scam involves former flame Aurelia and Antonio Faiella, a Neapolitan accountant previously swindled by Mandrake. Febbre da cavallo - La mandrakata

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

: 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 teams up with two new partners: (Micione),

: The term "mandrakata" has since entered the Italian lexicon, often used to describe a clever, slightly shady, or ingenious "stroke of genius" or "dodge".