An ambitious and ruthless promoter who plans to transform agricultural land into a major tourist resort. He seeks control of the Spina-Tommaselli property through money, influence, political connections, and marriage. After Clotilde resists him, he has her confined and recruits others to conceal the situation and help recover her.
Personification of Death challenging Brancaleone.
Gregorio's eldest son, decent but weak-willed. He marries Irene and ineffectually runs his in-laws' ironmongery business. After Irene reveals the will, he loses himself in alcohol, unable to cope with the family's upheaval.
Sandro Maldini is Franco's business partner, and he tells Margherita about the apartment registered in her late husband's name. He is also one of the acquaintances with whom she explores the sexual fantasies revealed after Franco's death, making him an early participant in her investigation.
Mandrake, whose real name is Bruno Fioretti, is the central gambler and architect of the horse-swapping scheme. Despite promising Lauretta to abandon racetracks, he continues betting with Marco detto "Micione" and l'"ingegnere", recruits Pomata's help, and ultimately risks everything to finance and profit from the deception.
An inveterate gambler and the central figure of the group. He constantly loses money betting on horses but devises elaborate scams to win big. He attempts to manipulate a major race by replacing a rival jockey and bribing his own horse's rider, but his plan backfires when he accidentally tries to win instead of losing. He faces court charges but is acquitted, ultimately escaping his honeymoon to return to the racetrack.
A thief known as “Mani d'oro,” Luigi is caught while robbing a villa. He explains that he returned everything after finding the owners' young grandson there, not wanting the child to get in trouble, but was discovered by the servants and arrested. After his conviction, he establishes a union for professional thieves and secures a generous union pension.
Alberto is the psychiatrist expected to care for Paolo, but he realizes that Luisa is the one who needs treatment and tries to help her. He supports her recovery, believing she has suffered a trauma, and becomes concerned about her. After growing fond of Luisa, he is left alone when she reconciles with Paolo.
Mario Cavaradossi is a painter and Floria Tosca's lover. He shelters the fugitive Cesare Angelotti, bringing Scarpia's pursuit upon himself. After Angelotti's death, Scarpia arrests Mario for high treason and uses him to blackmail Tosca. Although Tosca believes his execution will be staged with blanks, Mario is shot for real.
The powerful Cardinal and tutor to the young King Louis XIV. He teaches deceitful diplomacy and believes Eloise holds evidence of his conspiracies, ordering surveillance on her. Duke Crassac plans to frame him for the king's assassination. He remains a political figurehead throughout the unfolding crisis.
Minor character whose role and interactions are not detailed in the provided plot summary.
Central protagonist. An architect with progressive ideals who plans to transform a degraded urban area into a multicultural cultural center. His convictions are tested when his daughter falls in love with Mory, a young African man. Initially blinded by prejudice, he discovers Mory's true background, visits his community, and gradually renews his beliefs. He ultimately steps in to reconcile the estranged young couple.
Gigi Proietti has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Horse Fever Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Monster Mash, Bambina, Il premio. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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