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The scam involves former flame Aurelia and Antonio Faiella, a Neapolitan accountant previously swindled by Mandrake.

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 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. Febbre da cavallo - La mandrakata

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):

(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 scam involves former flame Aurelia and Antonio

He buys "Come va va" cheaply and secretly swaps him with Pokémon.

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. This sequel was released 26 years later to

: Gigi Proietti won the Nastro d'Argento (Silver Ribbon) for Best Actor in 2003 for his performance in this film.