The Fiddling Horse (2019)

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A dark comedy about a woman named Leslie Heart who inherits a horse and, in an attempt to elevate her failing status within her high society circle, trains it to race while secretly executing a long-con with an ex celebrity jockey.

Title: The Fiddling Horse
"The Fiddling Horse" is a dark funny movie launched in 2019, directed by C.J. Wallis and featuring a star-studded cast consisting of J. LaRose, Andy Kindler, and Paula Lindberg. The movie is identified by an unique amalgamation of humor, criminal activity, thriller, and unexpected twists that leave the audience on the edge of their seats.

Setting and Characters
Set in the generally sanguine world of horse racing, the film centers around the lives of an intriguing cast of characters, each with their own ominous secret to harbor. The central character is an underachieving woman called Leslie Heart, who inherits an irregular and relatively untamed horse after her separated father's death. As a private currently struggling to keep her life on track, this addition plunges her life into a further spiral of turmoil and uncertainty. Along with her is an admirable ensemble of fans, including a corrupt horse trainer, an enthusiastic mob boss, and a dispirited comedian.

Plot Summary
Leslie discovers herself ill-equipped to manage a racing horse, and the initial battle she comes across types the essence of the movie. However, this battle is just the beginning. She discovers an unique quirk about her horse - it only runs quick when it hears a fiddle being played. With this revelation, she consolidates Barney, a similarly wacky character who happens to be a horseman but with a corrupt angle. In turn, Barney is beholden to an enthusiastic mob manager, Frankie Giovanni who is looking to exploit the quirkiest of chances to ascend ranks within his crime family.

Dispute and Resolution
Ever the opportunist, Frankie hatches a strategy to capitalize the fiddling horse's strange skill. This plan, however, is not a clean one, including race fixing and wagering control. The plot takes a thrilling turn when these strategies are set into movement. Complications inevitably show up and things rapidly begin to fall apart. Ultimately, they need to handle the consequences of their actions, where unanticipated plot twists leave the audience hooked.

Humor and Thrills
Throughout the movie, the narrative masterfully intertwines elements of humor and thrill to create an appealing cinematic experience. Utilizing the absurdity of their scenarios to develop funny, the movie balances out the more ominous aspects of the story. This wacky story and the natural efficiencies of the cast make it a satisfying funny to witness.

Conclusion
With an engaging plot, a dynamic cast and an apt mix of comedy and thriller, "The Fiddling Horse" presents a refreshing take on stories within the background of horse racing. Despite the seeming levity of the humor, the movie also manages to underpin profound messages concerning the devastating nature of greed and the far-reaching consequences of unethical habits. The film ultimately handles to captivate its audience through its unique mix of humor and suspense, making for an amusing cinematic experience.

Top Cast

  • Heather Matarazzo (small)
    Heather Matarazzo
    Rosalina Truman
  • David Haydn-Jones (small)
    David Haydn-Jones
    Zachary Rothschild
  • Alley Mills (small)
    Alley Mills
    Ethel Truman
  • J. Elvis Weinstein (small)
    J. Elvis Weinstein
    Philip Ainsworth
  • Andy Kindler (small)
    Andy Kindler
    Barry Bitterman
  • Billy Mitchell (small)
    Billy Mitchell
    Colt Reynolds
  • Clay St. Thomas
    Max Johnson Sr
  • Lauro Chartrand (small)
    Lauro Chartrand
    JP Southwood
  • Paula Lindberg (small)
    Paula Lindberg
    Leslie Heart