Horse Fever

Horse Fever is an Italian comedy centered on a group of friends obsessed with horse racing and gambling in Rome. The story focuses on Bruno Fioretti, nicknamed Mandrake, and his companions as they struggle with constant losses at the track. To fund their betting habits, the men engage in various schemes and tricks. Mandrake faces additional personal hardship as his gambling addiction leads to financial ruin and betrayal in his marriage.

The film was directed by Steno, following his previous works including Flatfoot in Hong Kong. It was written by Steno, Enrico Vanzina, and Alfredo Giannetti. The cast features Gigi Proietti as Bruno Fioretti, Enrico Montesano as Armando Pellicci, and Catherine Spaak as Gabriella, with a total of 53 credited performers. Produced by Primex, the movie has a runtime of 90 minutes.

Audience reception for the film is consistent across different platforms. It holds a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb based on 2,500 votes and a matching 7.3/10 on TMDB from 389 votes.