

The White Sheik
A Very Funny Picture by Federico Fellini
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
83 min
Release Date
1952-09-27
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
274
Vote Average
7.2
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
Elettra Zago
Ivan's Aunt
Piero Antonucci
Oscar
Aroldino
Cousin Aroldino
Antonio Acqua
Police Commissioner (uncredited)
Lalla Ambraziejus
(uncredited)
Silvia De Vietri
Chambermaid (uncredited)
Rino Leandri
(uncredited)
Guglielmo Leoncini
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Ettore Maria Margadonna
(extra) (uncredited)
Carlo Mazzoni
Photonovel's Writer (uncredited)
Giorgio Salvioni
Doctor (uncredited)
Gino Anglani
(uncredited)
Roberto Onorati
(uncredited)
Arnaldo Piacenti
(uncredited)
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