The White Sheik
“A Very Funny Picture by Federico Fellini”
1952•NR•1h 23m•7.2•Released
ComedyRomance
In Italy, small-town newlyweds Wanda and Ivan Cavalli embark on their honeymoon in the big city of Rome. Ivan dutifully wants to keep appointments with family and church, but Wanda is only interested in meeting her favorite photo-strip star known as "The White Sheik". While Wanda impetuously sneaks away to locate the object of her affections, disconsolate Ivan tries his hardest to keep up appearances with the couple's relatives.
Director
Federico Fellini
Writer
Tullio Pinelli, Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano
Languages
Italian
Studio
Produzione Distribuzione Cinematografica (P.D.C.)
Cast
Alberto Sordi
Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik
Brunella Bovo
Wanda Giardino Cavalli
Leopoldo Trieste
Ivan Cavalli
Giulietta Masina
Cabiria, the Prostitute
Ernesto Almirante
Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director
Lilia Landi
Felga, the Photonovel's Gipsy
Fanny Marchiò
Marilena Alba Vellardi
Gina Mascetti
Rita Rivoli, Fernando's Wife
Jole Silvani
Assunta, Cabiria's Colleague
Enzo Maggio
Furio
Anna Primula
Rita
Mimo Billi
Man on the Beach
Armando Libianchi
Mr. Mevaglia, the Accountant
Ugo Attanasio
Ivan's Uncle
Giulio Moreschi
Hotel Doorman
Production
Company
Produzione Distribuzione Cinematografica (P.D.C.)
Company
Organizzazione Film Internazionali (OFI)
Producer
Luigi Rovere
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