Watch Out, We’re Mad

Watch Out, We’re Mad

Year: 1974

Runtime: 102 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Marcello Fondato

ComedyAction

Following a tied victory in a local stunt‑car showdown, two rival drivers agree to a head‑to‑head contest to claim the winning prize—a coveted dune buggy. Their plans are derailed when a mobster slams the buggy, leaving it wrecked. Fueled by anger and pride, the pair join forces to track down the criminal and reclaim their prized vehicle.

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1

Anticipation of the prize

Ben, an off-road racer, is preparing for the next rallycross and eagerly eyes the prize: a red Puma dune buggy with a yellow top. He trains and imagines glory on the track. The Kid arrives as a rival with talent and a clear eye on the same dune buggy.

Before the rallycross Spain
2

The Kid enters the competition

During the rallycross, Ben and The Kid clash on the course as both push hard to win. The Kid proves his talent, fueling a growing rivalry for the coveted dune buggy. The crowd watches their duel for victory unfold.

During the rallycross Rallycross track, Spain
3

A tie at the finish

In a surprising turn, Ben and The Kid finish first in a dead heat and sprint toward the dune buggy at the same moment. They reach the prize together and are both declared winners. The shared victory sparks a heated dispute over who truly deserves the car.

End of the race Finish line, rallycross track
4

A plan to decide who keeps it

Seeking a fair decision, they try to settle the dispute with bets. A card game and an arm-wrestling match are considered, but they move on to a 'beer and hot-dog' eating contest at the fairground pub. The competition becomes a test of appetite as well as pride.

After the race Fairground pub, Luna Park
5

Disruption by The Boss

The Boss’s men crash the beerhouse, tearing up the place and threatening patrons. Ben and Kid refuse to abandon the buggy despite the danger, but as they depart a passing car rams the dune buggy, wrecking it. The hopes of winning a second time are suddenly crushed.

During the disturbance Luna Park fairground
6

Confronting the Boss

The two storm into the Boss’s restaurant during a dance party and demand a replacement for the wrecked buggy. The Doctor taunts the Boss, claiming Ben and Kid are spoiled children who need a father figure, warning that giving in would cause harmful psychology. The Boss broods, weighing punishment against concession.

After the pub incident Boss's restaurant
7

Arson attempt and car wash escape

To intimidate them, Attila is ordered to torch Ben’s car, but the plan backfires. The burning vehicle is extinguished only when Ben and Kid speed into a nearby car wash, saving themselves and the car’s remains from total destruction. The clash between rivals continues to escalate.

Shortly after the restaurant confrontation Near the restaurant / car wash
8

Gym brawl and motorcycle threat

Seeking leverage, Kid pushes the Boss to replace the buggy, but the first attempt ends in a brutal brawl in the fairgrounds’ gym where Ben and Kid defeat Attila and his men. Enraged, the Boss unleashes a motorcycle gang to pursue them. The pursuit drives the action deeper into Luna Park.

After the arson escape Fairgrounds gym
9

Forest chase and Paganini unleashed

The Boss escalates by sending Paganini, a deadly Chicago Underworld assassin, after them. The duo evades the killer but lures him away from Ben’s place toward the choir rehearsal. The chase shifts from forest roads toward a public confrontation amid the fair’s spaces.

Following the gym fight Forest and surrounding venues
10

Choir confrontation

Paganini confronts them in the middle of a choir repetition, and Ben is kicked out of the choir. Kid corners the assassin and, at gunpoint, forces him to perform a violin piece inside the Boss’s restaurant. The audacious showdown marks a turning point in their feud.

During choir rehearsal Auditorium and Boss's restaurant
11

Jeremias attacked and the restaurant assault

After Jeremias, Ben’s trusted assistant, is found beaten in his garage, Ben heads to the Boss’s restaurant to confront him. Kid joins, they force their way in with Ben’s car and demolish it inside, leading to a massive brawl with the Boss’s henchmen. The fight becomes a personal battle over justice and the prize.

After Jeremias attacked Boss’s restaurant
12

Two buggies and a crash ending

The Boss finally offers two dune buggies, one for each of them. While they celebrate, the Kid is distracted by Liza and crashes Ben’s buggy, which bursts into flames. Ben and Kid end the tale with a shared question: which of them will truly deserve the remaining prize?

End of the film Luna Park fairground

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