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The White Sheik
“A Very Funny Picture by Federico Fellini”
7.2 / 10• 1952• 1h 23m•NR• Italian
ComedyRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Alberto Sordi
Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik
Lead
Brunella Bovo
Wanda Giardino Cavalli
Leopoldo Trieste
Ivan Cavalli
Giulietta Masina
Cabiria, the Prostitute
Ernesto Almirante
Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director
LL
Lilia Landi
Felga, the Photonovel's Gipsy
Fanny Marchiò
Marilena Alba Vellardi
Gina Mascetti
Rita Rivoli, Fernando's Wife
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Federico Fellini's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The White Sheik is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
