The White Sheik (1952)

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The White Sheik on IMDb 7.3/10 4,059 votes

Released:
1952-09-27

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 23min

Genre:
Comedy, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Alberto Sordi
    as
    Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik
  • Brunella Bovo
    as
    Wanda Giardino Cavalli
  • Leopoldo Trieste
    as
    Ivan Cavalli
  • Giulietta Masina
    as
    Cabiria, the Prostitute
  • Ernesto Almirante
    as
    Dottore Fortuna, the Photonovel's Director