The White Sheik (1952)
A Very Funny Picture by Federico Fellini
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
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: September 27, 1952
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
Screenplay
- Michelangelo Antonioni (Story)
- Tullio Pinelli (Screenplay)
- Tullio Pinelli (Story)
- Federico Fellini (Screenplay)
- Federico Fellini (Story)
Music: Nino Rota
Cinematography: Arturo Gallea
Editing: Rolando Benedetti
Production: Produzione Distribuzione Cinematografica (P.D.C.), Organizzazione Film Internazionali (OFI)
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
runaway, honeymoon, camel, swing, black and white, photo shoot, police station
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The White Sheik about?
- 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.
- Who directed The White Sheik?
- The White Sheik was directed by Federico Fellini.
- Who stars in The White Sheik?
- The White Sheik stars Alberto Sordi, Brunella Bovo, Leopoldo Trieste, Giulietta Masina, Ernesto Almirante, Lilia Landi.
- How long is The White Sheik?
- The White Sheik has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The White Sheik?
- The White Sheik is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was The White Sheik produced?
- The White Sheik was produced in Italy.